English
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Etymology
From L. #Latin|spatha < AGr. ��άθη (spáth�) "any broad blade, of wood or metal".
Noun
en-noun
- A type of straight sword originating from 1st century Roman Empire. It was worn typically by calvary officers and is a long version of the left shaped gladius.
Related terms
spathe
spade
References
http://www.romancoins.info/MilitaryEquipment-Attack.html
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