From Encyclopedia
- Claymore
- Two-handed broadsword from the 16th century used by the Scotch Highlanders against Englishmen.
- Foible
- Special (Renaissance) term for the upper, weaker part of a blade. Does most of the attacking for its speed and nimbleness.
- Skull
- The part of a helmet covering the top, back and the sides of the head above the ears. It can also denote a simple metal cap.
- Recurve bow
- Unlike the longbow, the ends of an unstrung recurve bow are curved away from the archer. This allows the strung bow to be more powerful and shorter…
