falchion

UK
/ˈfælʧən/
US
/ˈfælʧən/

Translations

falchionnoun
falchions
pl
UK
/ˈfælʧən/
US
/ˈfælʧən/
fauchonArme d’épée médiévale légèrement courbe.
The knight wielded a falchion, its blade gleaming in the sunlight as he prepared for battle.
Le chevalier brandissait un fauchon, sa lame brillant au soleil tandis qu’il se préparait au combat.
falchionadjective
UK
/ˈfæl.tʃən/
US
/ˈfæl.tʃən/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., "falchion hilt".
de fauchonSe dit d’un élément lié à cette épée médiévale.
The museum displayed a falchion guard crafted in the 14th century.
Le musée exposait une garde de fauchon fabriquée au XIVe siècle.

Definitions

falchionnoun
A broad, slightly curved sword with a cutting edge on one side, used in medieval times.
The knight wielded a falchion, its blade gleaming in the sunlight as he prepared for battle.
falchionadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a falchion sword.
The museum displayed a falchion guard crafted in the 14th century.