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Furnishings and Equipment (Hierarchy Name) > Weapons and Ammunition > weapons > edged weapons > swords > <swords by form>
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General term for the short double-edged, pointed Roman swords, originally used for thrusting only and having practically no guard, used by the infantry. Over time, versions with longer blades and a small guard developed, and they were made to execute both thrusts and cuts.
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- gladios [es]
- gladius [en]
- gladius [nl]
- gladius [es]
- gladio [es]