n (A living weapon.) A term for Sword, spear, dagger, and, generally, such weapons as remain in hand, available for reiterate use: in contrad. from Musket, matchlock, or cannon (which, having been discharged, needs to be charged again, or which may miss fire).
n (A living weapon.) A term for Sword, spear, dagger, and, generally, such weapons as remain in hand, available for reiterate use: in contrad. from Musket, matchlock, or cannon (which, having been discharged, needs to be charged again, or which may miss fire).