broad sword

A form of broadsword — A type of early modern sword that has a broad double-edged blade for cutting (as opposed to the more slender thrust-oriented rapier) and typically a basket hilt.

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Meanings

nounbroad sword (plural broad swords)

plural broad swords

  1. alternativeAlternative form of broadsword.
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APA

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“broad sword.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/broad%20sword. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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