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    Glaive (en. Sword)

    /ɡlɛv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A weapon of war, generally a large sword or sabre.
    The warrior brandished his glaive with pride.
    Le guerrier brandissait son glaive avec fierté.
    A sharp instrument used in combat.
    In historical films, glaives are often depicted as symbols of power.
    Dans les films historiques, les glaives sont souvent représentés comme des symboles de pouvoir.
    A blade that is fixed to a pole, used by soldiers.
    The glaives of Roman legionnaires were feared on the battlefields.
    Les glaives des légionnaires romains étaient redoutés sur les champs de bataille.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'gladius', which means 'sword'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have the sword of Damocles hanging over one's head
    To be under constant threat.
    Avoir l'épée de Damoclès au-dessus de la tête
    To lead with the sword in hand
    To be ready to fight.
    Mener l'épée à la main

    Related Words

    sword
    Hand weapon with a straight blade.
    épée
    sabre
    Curved sword often used on horseback.
    sabre
    blade
    Sharp part of a glaive.
    lame

    Slang Meanings

    To fight fiercely.
    He decided to draw his glaive to defend his ideas.
    Il a décidé de sortir son glaive pour défendre ses idées.
    To have courage in a difficult situation.
    Despite the criticism, she took up her glaive and dared to speak out.
    Malgré les critiques, elle a pris son glaive et a osé s'exprimer.