spathae

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A form of spatha — A type of straight sword originating from the first-century Roman Empire. It was worn typically by cavalry officers and is a long version of the left shaped gladius.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of spatha
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APA

spathae. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spathae

MLA

“spathae.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spathae. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “spathae,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spathae.

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