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n> ˈbrȯd-ˌsȯrd

Definition

  • a large heavy sword with a broad blade for cutting rather than thrusting
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined above
broadsword
noun

Synonyms

brisk
adjective
ˈbrisk

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • keenly alert lively //… a brisk old lady with no nonsense about her … — Jean Stafford
  • pleasingly tangy //brisk tea
    fresh, invigorating //a brisk autumn day
  • sharp in tone or manner //was very brisk on the phone
  • energetic, quick //took a brisk walk //n> ˈbrȯd-ˌsȯrd

    Definition

    • a large heavy sword with a broad blade for cutting rather than thrusting
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined above
broadsword
noun

Synonyms

brisk
adjective
ˈbrisk

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • keenly alert lively //… a brisk old lady with no nonsense about her … — Jean Stafford
  • pleasingly tangy //brisk tea
    fresh, invigorating //a brisk autumn day
  • sharp in tone or manner //was very brisk on the phone
  • energetic, quick //took a brisk walk //n> ˈbrȯd-ˌsȯrd

    Definition

    • a large heavy sword with a broad blade for cutting rather than thrusting
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined above
broadsword
noun

Synonyms

brisk
adjective
ˈbrisk

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • keenly alert lively //… a brisk old lady with no nonsense about her … — Jean Stafford
  • pleasingly tangy //brisk tea
    fresh, invigorating //a brisk autumn day
  • sharp in tone or manner //was very brisk on the phone
  • energetic, quick //took a brisk walk //n> ˈbrȯd-ˌsȯrd

    Definition

    • a large heavy sword with a broad blade for cutting rather than thrusting
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined above
broadsword
noun

Synonyms

brisk
adjective
ˈbrisk

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • keenly alert lively //… a brisk old lady with no nonsense about her … — Jean Stafford
  • pleasingly tangy //brisk tea
    fresh, invigorating //a brisk autumn day
  • sharp in tone or manner //was very brisk on the phone
  • energetic, quick //took a brisk walk //n> ˈbrȯd-ˌsȯrd

    Definition

    • a large heavy sword with a broad blade for cutting rather than thrusting
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined above
broadsword
noun

Synonyms

brisk
adjective
ˈbrisk

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • keenly alert lively //… a brisk old lady with no nonsense about her … — Jean Stafford
  • pleasingly tangy //brisk tea
    fresh, invigorating //a brisk autumn day
  • sharp in tone or manner //was very brisk on the phone
  • energetic, quick //took a brisk walk //n> ˈbrȯd-ˌsȯrd

    Definition

    • a large heavy sword with a broad blade for cutting rather than thrusting
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined above
broadsword
noun

Synonyms

brisk
adjective
ˈbrisk

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • keenly alert lively //… a brisk old lady with no nonsense about her … — Jean Stafford
  • pleasingly tangy //brisk tea
    fresh, invigorating //a brisk autumn day
  • sharp in tone or manner //was very brisk on the phone
  • energetic, quick //took a brisk walk //n> ˈbrȯd-ˌsȯrd

    Definition

    • a large heavy sword with a broad blade for cutting rather than thrusting
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined above
broadsword
noun

Synonyms

brisk
adjective
ˈbrisk

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • keenly alert lively //… a brisk old lady with no nonsense about her … — Jean Stafford
  • pleasingly tangy //brisk tea
    fresh, invigorating //a brisk autumn day
  • sharp in tone or manner //was very brisk on the phone
  • energetic, quick //took a brisk walk //
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