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Bolos (weapons)

Scope note

Long, heavy single-edged Philippine knives similar to machetes, used as weapons.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000204453

Broader Terms used

knives (weapons)

Equivalent Terms used

bolo (weapon)

Created

12yrs ago

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