falchion

noun

fal·​chion ˈfȯl-chən 

1

: a broad-bladed slightly curved sword of medieval times

2

archaic : sword

Illustration of falchion

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English fauchoun, from Anglo-French fauchun, from faucher to mow, from Vulgar Latin *falcare, from Latin falc-, falx

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1