spadroon

noun

spa·​droon

spəˈdrün

plural -s

archaic

: a sword lighter than the broadsword and suitable for both cutting and thrusting

Word History

Etymology

French dialect (Switzerland) espadron, alteration of espadon

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Rhymes for spadroon

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• baboon
• balloon
• bassoon
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• harpoon
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• impugn