falchion

UK /ˈfɔːl.(t)ʃən/ US /ˈfɔl.(t)ʃən/
noun 2verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

A somewhat curved, single-edged medieval sword of European origin, with the cutting edge on its convex side, whose design is reminiscent of the Persian scimitar and the Chinese dao.

I haue seene the day, with my good biting Faulchion

Thy Chamber vvith Ambroſiall odors breatheth, / Nevv loues and true loues vnto them that entreateth, / And furious Mars made milde his Faulcheon ſheatheth / At thy delicious aſpect: […]

2

A billhook.

verb

1

Attack with a falchion.

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