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Webster 1913 Edition


Curtana

Cur-ta′na

(k?r-t?′n?)
,
Noun.
The pointless sword carried before English monarchs at their coronation, and emblematically considered as the sword of mercy; – also called the
sword of Edward the Confessor
.

Definition 2024


curtana

curtana

English

Noun

curtana (plural curtanas)

  1. A short sword used for ceremonial purposes