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Backsword

Meaning

Noun

A
with one
edge.
In British English, Games & Weapons:
A
a
, used in
amusements.
In British English & Games:
The
in which the
is used.
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Wiktionary

Origin

backsword
English
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back
English
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bak
Middle English (1100-1500)
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bæc
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
sword
English
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sword
Middle English (1100-1500)
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Etym

Synonyms

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