zweihander

plural zweihanders

1. alternativeAlternative form of Zweihänder.

   “Stand aside. I got this,” Kenyami said. The black swordsman unsheathed his weapon of humongous proportions – a zweihander – which was called “Shadow Gale”, or so she remembered.

   , Francis Garneau, Teralia Online, Lulu.com, page 208

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   The deep, chilling sound of his battle cry drew closer and closer until the five foot beast of a zweihander was on top of him. Withdrawing his sword to parry the blow, he found that he lacked the strength to do so, and the great German ...

   2018, Michael Regal, Talbot Company: A Story of War and Suffering, Michael Regal Books, →ISBN, page 480

   The angered whiss now held a zweihander and used both hands to hold the sword. Black smoke seeped from the arrow wound in its back. What? Taylor thought. He was completely made of smoke; how could she hurt him? I'm glad she did, though; ...

   , Yaseer Abdullahi, Knit, Pen Island Press

   "Choose a zweihander if you prefer." He seemed about to reach for one of the German blades, then let his hand fall. "The montante has a certain flair. I think the old Iberian masters would approve." He met her eye, the silence growing ...

   2020, Kat Ross, Balthazar's Bane, Kat Ross, →ISBN

plural Zweihanders

1. alternativeAlternative form of Zweihänder.

   Amongst the hungry whispers, she found courage to reach for a Zweihander broadsword amongst a pile of sword's and smaller knives.

   2017, Andrew W. Cole, The Baron's Quest, →ISBN

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   With the final element, he put out his arm the weapon that he pulled when his trial began had finally took the shape of a Zweihander formed. “The Zweihander represents balance and longevity."

   2012, Christopher Cifelli, Darkwind Chronicles: Act I, →ISBN, page 142

   Cross over for a chest with a Zweihander inside, then go back to the central hub and poke the green crystal to lower the green pillar to its initial position.

   2016, GamerGuides.com, Bravely Second: End Layer - Strategy Guide, Gamer Guides, →ISBN

   A Zweihander could be swung in both hands, or one hand could be placed on the ricasso, allowing the weapon to be used almost like a sharp metal staff.This was handy in a close mêlée.

   2016, Martin J. Dougherty, Weapons and Fighting Techiniques of the Medieval Warrior: 1000-1500 AD, Chartwell Books, →ISBN, page 117