zweihander
zweihander is the alternative form of Zweihänder.
Meaning of Zweihänder
Noun
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
- Synonyms:
- Bidenhänder, Bihänder
Noun capitalized: Zweihander
Zweihander (plural Zweihanders)
- Alternative form of Zweihänder.
- With the final element, he put out his arm the weapon that he pulled when his trial began had finally took the shape of a Zweihander formed. “The Zweihander represents balance and longevity."2012, Christopher Cifelli, Darkwind Chronicles: Act I, →ISBN, page 142
- Cross over for a chest with a Zweihander inside, then go back to the central hub and poke the green crystal to lower the green pillar to its initial position.2016, GamerGuides.com, Bravely Second: End Layer - Strategy Guide, Gamer Guides, →ISBN
Forms of zweihander
| plural | zweihanders |
|---|---|
| plural | Zweihanders |
Questions about zweihander
- What is zweihander the alternative form of?
- Zweihander is the alternative form of Zweihänder.
- What part of speech is zweihander?
- Zweihander is a noun.
- What is the plural of zweihander?
- The plural of zweihander is zweihanders.
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