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xiphos.

A double-edged, single-handed sword, typically used by Ancient Greek hoplites as a secondary weapon after the dory (thrusting spear) or javelin.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A double-edged, single-handed sword, typically used by Ancient Greek hoplites as a secondary weapon after the dory (thrusting spear) or javelin.

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ξίφος (xíphos). Doublet of seif.

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