Meaning of halberd in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhælbərd/

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  1. Noun

    halberd

    Etymology

    late 15th century: from French hallebarde, from Italian alabarda, from Middle High German helmbarde (from helm‘handle’ + barde‘hatchet’)

    Definitions

    1. a pike fitted with an ax head

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