Main Entry: hal·berd

Pronunciation: \ˈhal-bərd, ˈhȯl-\

Variant(s): also hal·bert \-bərt\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French hallebarde, from Middle High German helmbarte, from helm handle + barte ax

Date: 15th century

: a weapon especially of the 15th and 16th centuries consisting typically of a battle-ax and pike mounted on a handle about six feet long