Halberd

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhælbÉ™d/, /ˈhælbɜːd/

Alternative forms

• halbert

Origin

1495 Middle French hallebarde, from Middle High German halmbarte ("broad-axe with handle"), from halm ("handle") + barte ("hatchet")

Full definition of halberd

Noun

1. A hand weapon consisting of a long pole fitted with a metal head; the head consists of a blade similar to an axe and usually a spike or hook.

Synonyms

• pole-axe

Derived terms

• halberdier