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A short sword used by the Romans. They liked the hispanic design of swords so much that they adopted it and increased on the design.
The roman gladius was used mainly for stabbing, as their short profile allowed them to glide quickly through the air and penetrate through armor.
The roman gladius was used mainly for stabbing, as their short profile allowed them to glide quickly through the air and penetrate through armor.
There are four known types of gladius's,
Hispaniesis, Mainz, Fulham, Pompeii.
A breakoff design of the mainz type gladius is called the Mainz-Reingonheim.
Hispaniesis, Mainz, Fulham, Pompeii.
A breakoff design of the mainz type gladius is called the Mainz-Reingonheim.
by Not Zane August 19, 2004
Jun 5 Word of the Day
A pubic hair piece. A toupee for the pubic area/genitals. In the 1700’s when mercury was used to treat sexually transmitted diseases (Gonorrhea or Syphilis) one of the side effects was the loss of pubic hair. To disguise this condition, that was not cured by mercury, a Merkin was employed.
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by David W. Tuthill December 30, 2005
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A short sword used by the Romans approx. 44 inches in length. It was used for stabbing but was pretty good for slashing too. The broad triangular tip shows that it was made for stabbing.
by DEATH5089 November 21, 2006
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by Jumbo H December 06, 2004