gleyve

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French glaive, from Late Latin glā̆vus, of unclear origin.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡlæi̯v(ə)/, /ˈɡlɛːv(ə)/

Noun

gleyve (plural gleyves)

  1. A lance or spear; a polearm with a blade attached to the head.
  2. Such a polearm set at the finish line of a race and sometimes given as an award.
  3. A glaive or bill; a polearm with a blade attached to the side.

Descendants

  • English: glaive
  • Scots: glaive

References

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