plural of sword; long-bladed weapons with handles, historically used in combat and now in fencing and ceremonies.
From Old English 'sweord,' related to German 'Schwert.' The word likely comes from Proto-Germanic roots. Swords became the weapon of choice for warriors across Europe, shaping the entire concept of knighthood and chivalry.
Swords are so culturally important that they appear in myths worldwide—from King Arthur's Excalibur to Japanese samurai blades—and each culture's sword design reveals how they fought and what they valued in warfare.
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