Sword(n.)
- An offensive weapon, having a long and usually sharp/pointed blade with a cutting edge or edges. It is the general term, including the small sword, rapier, saber, scimiter, and many other varieties.
Sword(n.)
- Hence, the emblem of judicial vengeance or punishment, or of authority and power.
Sword(n.)
- Destruction by the sword, or in battle; war; dissension.