Zweihänder

English

/ˈtsvaɪhɛndɚ/, /ˈtsvaɪ.hæn.dɚ/, /ˈtsvaɪhɛndɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A two-handed sword primarily of Renaissance Germany, up to a fathom in length, invented in the 14th century.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Zweihänder (two hander).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Zweihänder

Gloss

two hander

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