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spatha (plural spathas)

1. A type of straight sword originating from 1st century Roman Empire. It was worn typically by calvary officers and is a long version of the left shaped gladius.

[edit] Related terms

• spathe
• spade

[edit] References

http://www.romancoins.info/MilitaryEquipment-Attack.html

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