spadroon
noun
spa·droon
\spəˈdrün\
Definition of spadroon
-s
archaic
: a sword lighter than the broadsword and suitable for both cutting and thrusting
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Origin and Etymology of spadroon
French dialect (Switzerland) espadron, alteration of espadon — more at espadon
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