"spatha" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spathas [plural], spathae [plural]
Etymology: From Latin spatha, from Ancient Greek σπάθη (spáthē, “any broad blade, of wood or metal”). Doublet of spade, spathe, and epee. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*(s)peh₂-}}, {{bor|en|la|spatha}} Latin spatha, {{der|en|grc|σπάθη||any broad blade, of wood or metal}} Ancient Greek σπάθη (spáthē, “any broad blade, of wood or metal”), {{doublet|en|spade|spathe|epee}} Doublet of spade, spathe, and epee Head templates: {{en-noun|s|spathae}} spatha (plural spathas or spathae)
  1. A type of straight sword originating from the 1st-century Roman Empire. It was worn typically by cavalry officers and is a long version of the left shaped gladius. Wikipedia link: spatha Categories (topical): Swords Related terms: spathe, spade, spatula
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