Definition of "glaive" []

• Archaic A sword, especially a broadsword. (noun)

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• "They are accounted one of the most ancient clans in the Highlands, and it is certain they were a people of original Celtic descent, and occupied at one period very extensive possessions in Perthshire and Argyleshire, which they imprudently continued to hold by the coir a glaive, that is, the right of the sword."
• "Rising, Tyrande solemnly said, If Elune grants it, what power I wield both with my glaive and through my prayers to her will I offer!"
• "The high priestess expertly slipped off while still using her whirling glaive to cut at whatever branch snagged at them."