Definition of "halberts" [halberts]

• Plural form of halbert. (noun)

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• "They diilributed among the foldiers of the firft line the javelins ufed by the triarii, which were a kind of halberts, ordering them to prefent the points of their javelins to the enemy, and keep them at fuch a diftance as to prevent them from making ufe of their fwords."
• "Their next business was to distribute among the boldest of the rioters the guns, bayonets, partisans, halberts, and battle or Lochaber axes."
• "Two others are standing, armed with halberts, of whom one holds a plumed hat."