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FALCHION
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Dictionary entry overview: What does falchion mean?
• FALCHION (noun)
The noun FALCHION has 1 sense:
1. a short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point
Familiarity information: FALCHION used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("falchion" is a kind of...):
blade; brand; steel; sword (a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard)
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