zweihänder
/ˈtsvaɪhɛndɚ/
zweihänder is the alternative letter-case form of Zweihänder.
Noun capitalized: Zweihänder
Zweihänder (plural Zweihänder)
- A two-handed sword primarily of Renaissance Germany, up to a fathom in length, invented in the 14th century.
- Their major weapon was the pike, which could be up to 18 feet in length, but those whose duty it was to advance in the front line carried instead the fearsome Zweihänder; an enormous battle-sword around 66 inches in length.1994, Douglas Miller, The Landsknechts, page 42
- […] and even the two-handed sword, Zweihänder […]1995, R. Coltman Clephan, The Mediaeval Tournament, page 105
- Synonyms:
- Bidenhänder, Bihänder
Synonyms of zweihänder
- Bidenhänder
- Bihänder
Forms of zweihänder
| plural | zweihänders |
|---|---|
| plural | Zweihänder |
| alternative form | zweihänder |
| alternative form | Zweihander |
| alternative form | zweihander |
Origin of zweihänder
Borrowed from German Zweihänder (literally “two hander”), from zwei (“two”) + Hand (“hand”) + -er.
Questions about zweihänder
- What does zweihänder mean?
- Zweihänder means a two-handed sword primarily of Renaissance Germany, up to a fathom in length, invented in the 14th century.
- What is zweihänder the alternative letter-case form of?
- Zweihänder is the alternative letter-case form of Zweihänder.
- What part of speech is zweihänder?
- Zweihänder is a noun.
- How do you pronounce zweihänder?
- Zweihänder is pronounced /ˈtsvaɪhɛndɚ/.
- What is the plural of zweihänder?
- The plural of zweihänder is zweihänders.
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