: a medieval weapon consisting of a blade mounted on a long staff and carried by foot soldiers
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of gisarme was
in the 13th century
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“Gisarme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gisarme. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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