GLAIVE

Glaive (?), n. [[F. glaive, L. gladius; prob. akin to E. claymore. Cf. Gladiator.]] 1. 1. A weapon formerly used, consisting of a large blade fixed on the end of a pole, whose edge was on the outside curve; also, a light lance with a long sharp-pointed head. Wilhelm.
2. 2. A sword; — used poetically and loosely.
The glaive which he did wield. Spenser.