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falchion

fal·chion [ ˈfȯl-chən]

falchion

noun

[ˈfȯl-chən]

Definition of falchion

1 : a broad-bladed slightly curved sword of medieval times

2 archaic : sword

First Known Use of falchion

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for falchion

Middle English fauchoun, from Anglo-French fauchun, from faucher to mow, from Vulgar Latin *falcare, from Latin falc-, falx

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