Associations to the word «Partizan»

Wiktionary

PARTIZAN, noun. Alternative spelling of partisan
PARTIZAN, noun. (obsolete) A weapon of the 16th and 17th centuries consisting of a pike with a long double-edged blade, similar to a halberd.

Dictionary definition

PARTIZAN, noun. An ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity.
PARTIZAN, noun. A pike with a long tapering double-edged blade with lateral projections; 16th and 17th centuries.
PARTIZAN, adjective. Devoted to a cause or party.

Wise words

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