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kronckew · 11th May 2022, 08:44 AM

They would have called it a Sword. Modern useage would call it an 'arming' or 'one-handed' sword. Broadsword (as one word) is more used for Scottish basket hilted double edged swords.

11th May 2022, 08:44 AM	#7
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,150	They would have called it a Sword. Modern useage would call it an 'arming' or 'one-handed' sword. Broadsword (as one word) is more used for Scottish basket hilted double edged swords.