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Meaning of BROADSWORD

Pronunciation:  'brod`sowrd

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab
 
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 See Also: blade, brand, claymore, steel, sword

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Broad"sword`\, n.
A sword with a broad blade and a cutting edge; a claymore.
      I heard the broadsword's deadly clang.   --Sir W.
                                               Scott.
 
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