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A broadsword with blunt point used by the ancient Greeks and Romans.

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Usage examples (17)
  • It was a long, cutting sword, of the sort called a spatha among the wagons.
  • I wasn't surprised to learn that a large, heavy, straight sword of similar length and size to the Khanda sword called a spatha was used by Roman cavalry, and it...
  • Galba drew his sword, the spatha rasping as it came out of its scabbard, and put its point under her chin.
  • With their hasta spear, three light throwing javelins, and long spatha sword, the cavalry could alternately break the barbarian line, harass it, or cut and chop in a...
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