"parrying dagger" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: parrying daggers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} parrying dagger (plural parrying daggers)
  1. A medieval dagger usually wielded with the left hand. It was used primarily for parrying and defense, while the other hand held a longer, single handed sword like a rapier. Also known as a main gauche. Wikipedia link: parrying dagger Categories (topical): Weapons
    Sense id: en-parrying_dagger-en-noun-VLogawAS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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