Falchion
Falchion , noun
[Old English fauchon, Old French fauchon, Late Latin falcio, from Latin falx, falcis, a sickle, compare Greek {not transcribed} a ship's rib, {not transcribed} bandy-legged; perh, akin to English falcon; compare Italian falcione. Compare Defalcation.]
1.
A broad-bladed sword, slightly curved, shorter and lighter than the ordinary sword; -- used in the Middle Ages.
2.
A name given generally and poetically to a sword, especially to the swords of Oriental and fabled warriors.