Where does “claymore” come from?
Claymore is an English word derived from Scottish Gaelic claidheamh, which comes from Proto-Celtic kladiwos, a term for a sword or blade.
claymore (English): A large two-handed sword historically used by the...
Definitions
- A large two-handed sword historically used by the...
Ancestry of “claymore”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | claidheamh | sword |
| 2 | Old Irish | claideb | sword |
| 3 | Proto-Celtic | kladiwos | sword |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱelh₂- | to pierce, strike; to stick; prick; stab |
Words derived from “claymore”