"shortblade" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shortblades [plural]
Etymology: From short + blade. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|short|blade}} short + blade Head templates: {{en-noun}} shortblade (plural shortblades)
  1. A shortsword. Categories (topical): Swords
    Sense id: en-shortblade-en-noun-bi2uMPZO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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