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The '''bill''' was a [[pole arm]] typically associated with the [[England|English]]. Sometimes referred to as the ''English bill''. It consists of a blade on the end of a pole and was typically utilised by [[footsoldiers]].
The '''bill''' was a [[polearm]] typically associated with the [[England|English]]. Sometimes referred to as the ''English bill''. It consists of a blade on the end of a [[wood]]en pole and was typically utilised by [[footsoldiers]].


Various heads are identified as being that of bills, but typically they had a hooked and curved blade. Some had additional projections that may be used for thrusting or cutting.
Various heads are identified as being that of bills, but typically they had a hooked and curved [[blade]]. Some had additional projections that may be used for thrusting or cutting.


[[category:weapons]]
[[category:weapons]]

Revision as of 13:23, 11 February 2006

The bill was a polearm typically associated with the English. Sometimes referred to as the English bill. It consists of a blade on the end of a wooden pole and was typically utilised by footsoldiers.

Various heads are identified as being that of bills, but typically they had a hooked and curved blade. Some had additional projections that may be used for thrusting or cutting.