Glaived

/ɡleɪvd/ adjective

Definition

Armed with or equipped with a glaive; having the characteristics of a glaive.

Etymology

Past participle or adjective form of 'glaive,' formed by adding the suffix '-ed' to indicate possession of the weapon or its qualities.

Kelly Says

This archaic word would describe a medieval warrior fully outfitted for close combat, and it's rarely used today except in fantasy literature and historical fiction recreating medieval warfare.

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