gisarme
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


gi·sarme

noun \gi-ˈzärm\

Definition of GISARME

: a medieval weapon consisting of a blade mounted on a long staff and carried by foot soldiers

Origin of GISARME

Middle English, from Anglo-French
First Known Use: 13th century

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: gism
Previous Word in the Dictionary: gisant
All Words Near: gisarme

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up gisarme? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More