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Meaning of CLAYMORE

Pronunciation:  'kley`mowr

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  an anti-personnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy
  2. [n]  a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders
 
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 Synonyms: claymore mine
 
 See Also: booby trap, broadsword, ground-emplaced mine, land mine

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Clay"more`\, n. [Gael. claidheamhmor a broadsword;
Gael. claidheamh sword + mor great, large. Cf. {Claymore}.]
A large two-handed sword used formerly by the Scottish
Highlanders.
 
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