Meaning Halberd
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Halberd


medieval weapon (a broad blade with sharp edges, ending in a point and mounted on a long handle), late 15c., from Middle French hallebarde (earlier alabarde, 15c.), from Middle High German halmbarte & [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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Halberd


carried by a sergeant as a sign of his rank. Also spelt halbert or halbard.
Source: historylearningsite.co.uk

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Halberd


 battle-axe fastened to a long pole.
Source: shakespeare-online.com

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Halberd


Axe-headed polearm, usually with a rear and top spike.    (Wise, Terence. Medieval Warfare, 248)
Source: netserf.org

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Halberd


(n) a pike fitted with an ax head
Source: beedictionary.com

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Halberd


a long staff weapon with an axe-head on one side, a spike on the backside, and a long thrusting spike at its tip between the two.
Source: mercwars.com

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Halberd


A weapon of the 15th and 16th centuries having an axlike blade and a steel spike mounted on the end of a long shaft.
Source: keystothepast.info





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