gi·sarme
| \ gi-ˈzärm
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Definition of gisarme
: a medieval weapon consisting of a blade mounted on a long staff and carried by foot soldiers
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“Gisarme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gisarme. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.
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