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Meaning of longsword | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

ˈlɒŋsɔːd

Definitions

Any type of sword that is comparatively long; depending on context, applied to swords of the Bronze Age, Migration period, Viking Age and Renaissance era.
A European sword with a long, straight double-edged blade, a cruciform hilt, and a grip for two-handed use; prevalent from the 14th to 16th centuries.

Equivalents

Català espasa llarga

Deutsch Langschwert

Español espada larga

Suomi pitkämiekka

日本語ロングソード太刀

Nederlands grootzwaard slagzwaard

Português montante

Русский бастард боево́й меч дли́нный меч полутора́ручный меч

Tiếng Việt trường kiếm

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

Longsworth longtail longtail boat longtail carpet shark longtail cast-on longtail salamander

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