claymore

[ kley-mawr, -mohr ]

/ ˈkleɪˌmɔr, -ˌmoʊr /

a two-handed sword with a double-edged blade, used by Scottish Highlanders in the 16th century.

a Scottish broadsword with a basket hilt.

Origin of claymore

First recorded in 1765–75, claymore is from the Scots Gaelic word claidheamh mòr great sword

As gently as possible she broke the news to Mrs. Weems that she might make another trip to Claymore.

The Clock Strikes Thirteen |Mildred A. Wirt
In an hour—if the wind went swingin' round—the Royal Bloodhound an' the Claymore would be floatin' free.

Harbor Tales Down North |Norman Duncan
They are all I can call my own, except my plaid and my claymore.

A Legend of Montrose |Sir Walter Scott
It was well on toward sunset when Claymore reached the mountain village where Celia was staying with a party of friends.

The Intoxicated Ghost |Arlo Bates

I have seen it many times since; I have seen it at Claymore Tavern.

Dark Hollow |Anna Katherine Green

claymore

/ (ˈkleɪˌmɔː, Scottish ˌkleˈmor) /

a large two-edged broadsword used formerly by Scottish Highlanders

a US type of antipersonnel mine

C18: from Gaelic claidheamh mōr great sword