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Lances

Scope note

Staff weapons used both in warfare and tournaments, consisting of a long shaft with a steel head, carried by mounted knights or light cavalry.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037029

Broader Terms used

<spears by form>

Narrower Terms used

lance

Equivalent Terms used

lance

Created

13yrs ago

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