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spadroon

noun
spa·​droon | \ spəˈdrün\
plural -s

Definition of spadroon

archaic
: a sword lighter than the broadsword and suitable for both cutting and thrusting

History and Etymology for spadroon

French dialect (Switzerland) espadron, alteration of espadon

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