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Arming swords

Scope note

General term for fighting swords carried by mounted knights attached to the belt, used for both cutting and thrusting.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000225636

Broader Terms used

<swords by function>

Term used for

swords, arming

Equivalent Terms used

arming sword

Created

12yrs ago

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