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claymore

clay·more

UK/ˈkleɪmɔːɹ/ US/ˈkleɪˌmɔr/ rare

noun

1.

a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders

2.

an anti-personnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy

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Origin

Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic claidheamh-mòr.

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