greatsword

== English == === Alternative forms === great sword, great-sword === Etymology === From great +‎ sword. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɡɹeɪt.sɔɹd/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɡɹeɪt.sɔːd/ Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)d === Noun === greatsword (plural greatswords) (history) Any large(er) sword, often with the idea of hewing rather than thrusting. Any generally straight-bladed double-edged sword large enough to require the use of two hands to wield it effectively. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== greatsword on Wikipedia.Wikipedia