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Old 19th February 2008, 07:15 PM   #5
Jim McDougall
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It seems to me that the term 'bolo' has become one of those generally applied terms for Filipino machete type edged weapons, especially with military presence since the Spanish American War and the many souveniers brought back. Is there a more specific definition of 'bolo' as a weapon type?
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