halberd

hal·berd

noun \ˈhal-bərd, ˈhȯl-\

Definition of HALBERD

: 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

Variants of HALBERD

hal·berd also hal·bert \-bərt\

Origin of HALBERD

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

First Known Use: 15th century