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Estocs

Scope note

Heavy swords of the 15th and 16th centuries, having a long rigid blade of square or triangular section, and originally a simple cross hilt with a relatively long grip, used primarily for thrusting. In the late 16th century the hilt acquired a more developed guard.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037095

Broader Terms used

rapiers

Term used for

estocks
estoque
estoques
tucks

Equivalent Terms used

estoc

Created

12yrs ago

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