Definition of "halberds" []

• Plural form of halberd. (noun)

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• "In a few cases there may possibly be a doubt as to whether they should be classified as halberds or primitive daggers."
• "Also, in the case of the halberds, the great rarity of any specimens of bronze blades which can be classified as halberds indicates that the form of implement practically ceased to be used when bronze came into use in Ireland."
• "But this time your own children are ravaging and afflicting you … by murdering and strangling each other within your bosom, without any mercy whatsoever, with enormous swords, fully drawn, with pistols and with halberds.75"