Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Word of the Day -- Bardiche

 Bardiche -- A type of polearm used from the 14th to 17th centuries in Europe. Ultimately a descendant of the medieval sparth or Danish axe, the bardiche proper appears around 1400, but there are numerous medieval manuscripts that depict very similar weapons beginning c. 1250. 

The bardiche differs from the halberd in having neither a hook at the back nor a spear point at the top.  The use of bardiches started in early 14th century Austria and in Scandinavia in the late 15th century.


Source -- Wikipedia

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