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Broadswords

Scope note

Term applied from at least the 17th century to heavy military swords with a large, straight, double-edged blade and a basket hilt or shell guard, designed primarily for cutting.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037050

Broader Terms used

<swords by form>

Narrower Terms used

claymores
schiavonas

Equivalent Terms used

broadsword

Created

13yrs ago

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