Backsword

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Backsword \Back"sword`\, n. [2d back, n. + sword.]
     1. A sword with one sharp edge.
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     2. In England, a stick with a basket handle, used in rustic
        amusements; also, the game in which the stick is used.


        Also called singlestick. --Halliwell.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  backsword
       n 1: a stick used instead of a sword for fencing [syn: {singlestick},
             {fencing stick}]
       2: a sword with only one cutting edge