spetum

English

Etymology

From Italian spedo (“a spit”). Doublet of spit.

Noun

spetum (plural spetums)

  1. (historical) A medieval long spear with two sharp tapering blades projecting forward at roughly around 45 degrees with the blunt side facing the opponent.

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