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单词 glaive
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Definition of glaive in English:

glaive

noun ɡleɪvɡleɪv
literary
  • A sword.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • ‘Please don't use your glaive or any other weapon and ruin your gown,’ Marrim said seriously.
    • She withdrew her glaive, clenching it tightly.
    • Looking a question at Erin, she drew her glaive from its scabbard and handed it to the weaponsmaster.
    • Their traditional weapon was the naginata, a form of glaive, but they were also proficient in archery and swordsmanship.
    • He and his troops were well-equipped with glaives, maces, battle axes, and long bows.

Origin

Middle English (denoting a lance or halberd): from Old French, apparently from Latin gladius 'sword'.

 
 

Definition of glaive in US English:

glaive

nounɡlāvɡleɪv
literary
  • A sword.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Looking a question at Erin, she drew her glaive from its scabbard and handed it to the weaponsmaster.
    • ‘Please don't use your glaive or any other weapon and ruin your gown,’ Marrim said seriously.
    • He and his troops were well-equipped with glaives, maces, battle axes, and long bows.
    • Their traditional weapon was the naginata, a form of glaive, but they were also proficient in archery and swordsmanship.
    • She withdrew her glaive, clenching it tightly.

Origin

Middle English (denoting a lance or halberd): from Old French, apparently from Latin gladius ‘sword’.

 
 
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