Definitions for: Glaive

Webster (1913) Definition: Glaive, n. [F. glaive, L. gladius; prob. akin to E.
claymore. Cf. Gladiator.]
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. A sword; -- used poetically and loosely.

The glaive which he did wield. --Spenser.