Associations to the word «Broadsword»

Pictures for the word «Broadsword»

Wiktionary

BROADSWORD, noun. A type of sword, usually of the single-handed basket hilt variety, that has a broad cutting blade as opposed to the more slender thrust-oriented rapier.

Dictionary definition

BROADSWORD, noun. A sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats