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backsword
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun backsword has 2 senses
- backsword(n = noun.artifact) fencing stick, singlestick - a stick used instead of a sword for fencing; Array is a kind of stick
- backsword(n = noun.artifact) Array - a sword with only one cutting edge; Array is a kind of blade, brand, steel, sword
CIDE DICTIONARY
backsword, n. [2d back, n. + sword.].
- A sword with one sharp edge. [1913 Webster]
- In England, a stick with a basket handle, used in rustic amusements; also, the game in which the stick is used. Also called singlestick. Halliwell. [1913 Webster]
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