falchion

fal·chion

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fawl-chuh n, -shuh n]
- /ˈfɔl tʃən, -ʃən/
- /ˈfɔːl.tʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawl-chuh n, -shuh n]
- /ˈfɔl tʃən, -ʃən/

Definitions of falchion word

noun falchion a broad, short sword having a convex edge curving sharply to the point. 1
noun falchion Archaic. any sword. 1
noun falchion A broad, slightly curved sword with the cutting edge on the convex side. 1
noun falchion a short and slightly curved medieval sword broader towards the point 0
noun falchion a medieval sword with a short, broad, slightly curved blade 0
noun falchion any sword 0

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Origin of falchion

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English fauchoun (with l restored in 16th cent.) < Old French fauchon < Vulgar Latin *falciōn-, stem of falciō, derivative of Latin falx, stem falc- sickle

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Parts of speech for Falchion

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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falchion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for falchion

noun falchion

blade — The blade of a knife, axe, or saw is the edge, which is used for cutting.
dagger — A dagger is a weapon like a knife with two sharp edges.
saber — a heavy, one-edged sword, usually slightly curved, used especially by cavalry.
brand — If someone is branded as something bad, people think they are that thing.
foil — to cover or back with foil.

All 23 Synonyms of falchion