claymore

English

/ˈkleɪmɔːɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • A large two-handed sword historically used by the Scottish Highlanders.
  • antipersonnel mine

Etymology

Borrowed from Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic claidheamh (sword).

Origin

Gaelic (Scots)

claidheamh

Gloss

sword

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

刀, 剣

Emoji
⚔️ 🤺

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