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Espadon

Es′pa-don

,
Noun.
[F.
espadon
, fr. Sp.
espadon
, fr.
espada
sword; or fr. It.
spadone
an espadon,
spada
sword.]
A long, heavy, two-handed and two-edged sword, formerly used by Spanish foot soldiers and by executioners.
Wilhelm.

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espadon

espadon

See also: espadón

English

Noun

espadon (plural espadons)

  1. A long, heavy, two-handed and two-edged sword, formerly used by Spanish foot soldiers and by executioners.
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French

Etymology

From Italian spadone.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -dɔ̃

Noun

espadon m (plural espadons)

  1. swordfish
  2. espadon (sword)