guisarme

[US]/ɡɪˈzɑːm/
[UK]/ɡɪˈzɑːrm/

Translation

n.a medieval pole weapon with a curved or hooked blade, resembling a combination of a spear and a bill; Gisar or Giza, a place name of historical or geographical reference; a cutting tool with a hooked blade, used for pruning or cutting branches; a billhook
Word Forms
Pluralguisarmes

Example Sentences

the museum displayed a medieval guisarme from the 14th century.

knights often used the guisarme in battle against cavalry.

the guisarme's long blade made it effective in formation fighting.

a skilled warrior could thrust the guisarme with deadly precision.

the guisarme required both strength and technique to wield properly.

collectors pay high prices for authentic guisarme weapons.

the guisarme evolved from earlier agricultural tools.

historical reenactors demonstrate proper guisarme combat techniques.

the museum's guisarme collection spans several centuries.

a guisarme swing could penetrate heavy armor in the right hands.

guisarme masters taught their students the art of polearm combat.

the guisarme became popular in europe during the middle ages.

museum curators carefully preserved the antique guisarme.

the guisarme's design combined a blade with a hook for pulling riders from horses.

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