halberd

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Etymology

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(1495) Middle French hallebarde, from Italian alabarda, from Middle High German helmbarte (broad-axe with handle), from halm, from Proto-Germanic *helmô (handle) + barte (hatchet), from *bardaz (broadax), literally "beard."

an assortment of halberds

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈhæl.bɚd/, /ˈhɔl.bɚd/, /ˈhɑl.bɚd/
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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈhælbəd/, /ˈhælbɜːd/

Noun

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halberd (plural halberds)

  1. A two-handed pole weapon, consisting of a long pole with an axe-like blade mounted on it (at a right angle like an axe, not on the tip like a spear), and (opposite the blade) typically a spike or hook.

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