\Glaive\, n. [F. glaive, L. gladius; prob. akin to E.
claymore. Cf. {Gladiator}.]
1. A weapon formerly used, consisting of a large blade fixed
   on the end of a pole, whose edge was on the outside curve;
   also, a light lance with a long sharp-pointed head.
   --Wilhelm.
2. A sword; -- used poetically and loosely.
         The glaive which he did wield.        --Spenser.