bastard sword

Another name for the longsword, so called because the style in which it is used is a 'bastard' hybrid of one and two handed fighting. The weapon is light enough that it can be used in one hand, but the hilt is long enough that a second hand can be added for additional power. Also called a hand-and-a-half sword

Somewhere between the short sword and the greatsword lies the bastard sword.

by Tharrick D'Entremont September 16, 2004

The Bastard Sword

Mcguffin of the film of the same name.

I'm looking for a sword, The Bastard Sword.
Have you heard of it?

by Largo La Grande July 10, 2018