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- [gleyv]
- /gleɪv/
- /ɡleɪv/
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- [gleyv]
- /gleɪv/
Definitions of glaive word
- noun glaive a sword or broadsword. 1
- noun glaive a sword; esp., a broadsword 0
- noun glaive A weapon formerly used, consisting of a large blade fixed on the end of a pole, whose edge was on the outside curve. 0
- noun glaive A light lance with a long sharp-pointed head. 0
- noun glaive (poetically or loosely) A sword. 0
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Origin of glaive
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Old French glaive, glai < Latin gladius sword
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Parts of speech for Glaive
noun
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preposition
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glaive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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glaive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for glaive
noun glaive
- blade — The blade of a knife, axe, or saw is the edge, which is used for cutting.
- dagger — A dagger is a weapon like a knife with two sharp edges.
- saber — a heavy, one-edged sword, usually slightly curved, used especially by cavalry.
- brand — If someone is branded as something bad, people think they are that thing.
- foil — to cover or back with foil.
Top questions with glaive
- what is a glaive?
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