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back⋅sword

  [bak-sawrd, -sohrd]
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–noun
1. a sword with only one sharp edge; broadsword.
2. (formerly) a cudgel having a basket hilt, used in fencing exhibitions.
3. a backswordman.
Origin:
1590–1600; back 1 + sword
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back·sword   (bāk'sôrd', -sōrd')   
n.  

  1. A sword with only one cutting edge.

  2. A one-handed fencing stick; a singlestick.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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