Definitions
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- noun A
sword of a kind used inmediaeval Europe forslashing andthrusting . It is well suited to two-handed use in combat, but some can also be used in one hand.
Etymologies
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Examples
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But here, the longsword is the one that totally decapitated the dummy.
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These guys do German longsword, which is a kind of two-hander that weighs 2-3kg.
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However, the epoch making moment is quite near the start when the Liam Nielson character giving Orlando Bloom's chap a crash update course in longsword.
We're mainstream now: 1st Holywood mention of real Medieval Martial Arts! zornhau 2005
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After all, part of the old-school mystique is that not everything is handed to you on a platter; if I, running a BD&D game, have to change "longsword" to "sword", that's something I would just do the same way that D3 didn't include a street map of Erelhei-Cinlu.
Universal System James Maliszewski 2008
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Smiling happily, Jaime donned his helm, and unsheathed his longsword.
Suvudu Cage Matches, Round Two grrm 2010
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I've never personally swung a longsword with full force against an armored opponent, but I have seen a show on the history channel where the host (an expert in ancient weapons) donned the gear and tested various weapon vs armor combinations.
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He was decked out in full military uniform, with double bandoliers, a longsword at each hip, and a massive gun in his right hand.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Call’s Review Forum 2009
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Publication update for [Redacted] zornhau 2009
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The keep is defended by 30 human guards (War1) with only 5 hp, but AC 17 and damage of 1d8+1 (longsword +3).
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Hitting someone over the head with a barstool or sliding them along the bar can be far more satisfying than just running them through with a longsword.
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