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'''Short sword''' is a modern term to |
'''Short sword''' is a modern term to describe any [[sword]] with a length shorter than that of an [[arming sword]] and longer than a [[dagger]]. The term is descriptive rather than referring any actual [[weapon]]. The [[Rome|Roman]] [[gladius]] could be described as a short sword. |
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The term is popularised in the [[roleplaying]] game [[Dungeons and Dragons]]. |
The term is popularised in the [[roleplaying]] game [[Dungeons and Dragons]]. |
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Latest revision as of 18:48, 27 May 2006
Short sword is a modern term to describe any sword with a length shorter than that of an arming sword and longer than a dagger. The term is descriptive rather than referring any actual weapon. The Roman gladius could be described as a short sword.
The term is popularised in the roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons.
