Frameae

/ˈfreɪmiː/ noun

Definition

Plural of framea; multiple short spears or javelins used by Germanic peoples.

Etymology

From Latin plural of 'framea' (framae), the short spears used by Germanic warriors. The plural follows Latin '-ae' plural formation rules.

Kelly Says

Frameae is basically a ghost word from ancient history—you'll only find it in academic texts citing Tacitus, making it one of those hyper-specific terms that survived in libraries longer than the actual weapons survived in history!

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