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Webster 1913 Edition

Falchion

Fal′chion

,
Noun.
[OE.
fauchon
, OF.
fauchon
, LL.
fälcio
, fr. L.
falx
,
falcis
, a sickle, cf. Gr. [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK][GREEK][GREEK][GREEK] a ship’s rib, [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK][GREEK][GREEK][GREEK] bandy-legged; perh, akin to E.
falcon
; cf. It.
falcione
. Cf.
Defalcation
.]
1.
A broad-bladed sword, slightly curved, shorter and lighter than the ordinary sword; – used in the Middle Ages.
2.
A name given generally and poetically to a sword, especially to the swords of Oriental and fabled warriors.

Webster 1828 Edition

Falchion

FAL'CHION

,
Noun.
fal'chun. a is pronounced as in fall. [L. falx, a reaping hook.]
A short crooked sword; a cimiter.

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