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Definition of longsword in English: longswordnoun ˈlɒŋsɔːd 1A sword with a long blade, especially one designed to be used with two hands. 2Usually with capital initial. (An epithet of) William, third earl of Salisbury (1167–1226), the illegitimate son of King Henry II of England and Ida de Tosny, and his son, also named William (1209–50).
Origin Middle English; earliest use found in Layamon (fl. 1250), poet. From long + sword. Definition of longsword in US English: longswordnounˈlɒŋsɔːd 1A sword with a long blade, especially one designed to be used with two hands. 2Usually with capital initial. (An epithet of) William, third earl of Salisbury (1167–1226), the illegitimate son of King Henry II of England and Ida de Tosny, and his son, also named William (1209–50).
Origin Middle English; earliest use found in Layamon (fl. 1250), poet. From long + sword. |