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What is a Roman stabbing sword called? |
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Gladius. Although usually described as a short thrusting sword, it also worked well as a slashing sword.
As food for thought, 'gladius' is not just latin for sword but also for an erect penis. This spans the idea of the term gladiator as more than a fighter, but sex icons of the ancient world. The flowering plant gladiolus also comes from the Roman word for sword.
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