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Weapons > Staff weapons > Spears

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Spears  

Definition

  • Simple staff weapons having a sharp-pointed head and no auxiliary blades or points, used both in warfare and hunting since ancient times in many cultures and regions; various forms, for thrusting or throwing or both [AAT, alt.]

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Synonym(s)

  • Lances

Notation

  • 120653

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-J7MRLMV1-3

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