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Edged weapons

Scope note

Weapons featuring a sharp edge or point for cutting, thrusting, clubbing, slashing, or various combinations thereof.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300036973

Broader Terms used

weapons

Equivalent Terms used

edged weapon

Created

12yrs ago

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