Zweihänder

Meaning

A two-handed sword primarily of Renaissance Germany, up to a fathom in length, invented in the 14th century.

Translations

Zweihänder

Espadon

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtsvaɪhɛndɚ/

Etymology

Borrowed from German Zweihänder (literally “two hander”), from zwei (“two”) + Hand (“hand”) + -er.