falchion
/ˈfɔːl(t)ʃ(ə)n
/noun historical
A broad, slightly curved sword with the cutting edge on the convex side.The warriors of Klamath were no easy prey either, for they fought with unparalleled skill, bearing elegant scimitars, falchions and glaives....
- They tried blades of all shape and size, scimitars, falchions, and even Kaelon's own weapon.
- His falchion rattled against his side as he ran, still un-drawn.
Origin
Middle English fauchon, from Old French, based on Latin falx, falc- 'sickle'. The -l- was added in the 16th century to conform with the Latin spelling.