Definition of glaive in English:

glaive

noun ɡleɪvɡleɪv

literary

A sword.
〈诗/文〉剑
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘Please don't use your glaive or any other weapon and ruin your gown,’ Marrim said seriously.
- She withdrew her glaive, clenching it tightly.
- Looking a question at Erin, she drew her glaive from its scabbard and handed it to the weaponsmaster.
- Their traditional weapon was the naginata, a form of glaive, but they were also proficient in archery and swordsmanship.
- He and his troops were well-equipped with glaives, maces, battle axes, and long bows.

Origin

Middle English (denoting a lance or halberd): from Old French, apparently from Latin gladius 'sword'.

Definition of glaive in US English:

glaive

nounɡlāvɡleɪv

literary

A sword.
〈诗/文〉剑
Example sentencesExamples
- Looking a question at Erin, she drew her glaive from its scabbard and handed it to the weaponsmaster.
- ‘Please don't use your glaive or any other weapon and ruin your gown,’ Marrim said seriously.
- He and his troops were well-equipped with glaives, maces, battle axes, and long bows.
- Their traditional weapon was the naginata, a form of glaive, but they were also proficient in archery and swordsmanship.
- She withdrew her glaive, clenching it tightly.

Origin

Middle English (denoting a lance or halberd): from Old French, apparently from Latin gladius ‘sword’.

单词	glaive
释义	Definition of glaive in English: glaive noun ɡleɪvɡleɪv literary A sword. 〈诗/文〉剑 Example sentencesExamples ‘Please don't use your glaive or any other weapon and ruin your gown,’ Marrim said seriously. She withdrew her glaive, clenching it tightly. Looking a question at Erin, she drew her glaive from its scabbard and handed it to the weaponsmaster. Their traditional weapon was the naginata, a form of glaive, but they were also proficient in archery and swordsmanship. He and his troops were well-equipped with glaives, maces, battle axes, and long bows. Origin Middle English (denoting a lance or halberd): from Old French, apparently from Latin gladius 'sword'. Definition of glaive in US English: glaive nounɡlāvɡleɪv literary A sword. 〈诗/文〉剑 Example sentencesExamples Looking a question at Erin, she drew her glaive from its scabbard and handed it to the weaponsmaster. ‘Please don't use your glaive or any other weapon and ruin your gown,’ Marrim said seriously. He and his troops were well-equipped with glaives, maces, battle axes, and long bows. Their traditional weapon was the naginata, a form of glaive, but they were also proficient in archery and swordsmanship. She withdrew her glaive, clenching it tightly. Origin Middle English (denoting a lance or halberd): from Old French, apparently from Latin gladius ‘sword’.
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