falchion
fal·chion
noun \ˈfȯl-chən\Definition of FALCHION
1
: a broad-bladed slightly curved sword of medieval times
2
archaic : sword
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Origin of FALCHION
Middle English fauchoun, from Anglo-French fauchun, from faucher to mow, from Vulgar Latin *falcare, from Latin falc-, falx
First Known Use: 14th century
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