Definition of Claimore
Clay"more` (?), n. [Gael.
claidheamhmor a broadsword; Gael. claidheamh sword
+ mor great, large. Cf. Claymore.] A large
two-handed sword used formerly by the Scottish
Highlanders.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Large two-handed Scottish sword.
- Modern antipersonnel mine.
- (Sword) From Scot Gaelic claidheamh mor meaning Big Sword
- (Mine ) Named after the sword. Due to the mine's ability to be aimed, it cut a large swathe through oncoming troops.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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