arme blanche

noun

ˈärmˈbläⁿsh,

F ȧrməblääⁿsh

plural armes blanches

-m(z)ˈb-,

F ȧrməblääⁿsh

: a cutting or thrusting weapon (such as a sword or lance) as distinguished from a firearm

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, white weapon

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