greatsword
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greatsword
- /ˈɡɹeɪt.sɔɹd/ US
- /ˈɡɹeɪt.sɔːd/ UK
Rhymes with -ɔː(ɹ)d
Where it comes from
From great + sword.
noun greatswords · great sword · great-sword
- Any large(er) sword, often with the idea of hewing rather than thrusting.
- Any generally straight-bladed double-edged sword large enough to require the use of two hands to wield it effectively. It is the "red horse" which was sent forth upon the opening of the "second seal," to whose rider was given power "to take peace from the earth that they should kill one another; and there was also given unto him a greatsword."
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noun sword
| Español | montante |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | グレートソード gurētosōdo |
| 中文 | 大劍 /大剑 dàjiàn |
| Deutsch | Großschwert, Schlachtschwert, Zweihänder |
Talk about this word "greatsword." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/greatsword. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. greatsword. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/greatsword "greatsword." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/greatsword.Cite this
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title = {greatsword},
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year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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