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Latin has several different terms for sword.
In classical Roman times, the short, stabbing sword used by legionary and auxiliary infantry soldiers was called a gladius.
The cavalry used a much longer sword called a spatha.
Their were also the general terms ensis and ferrumfor any type of sword.
In medieval Latin the term gladius was used to mean a knight's long sword, forgetting its original meaning. The German knighting ceremony included the term gladius for a long sword, for example.
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What is gladiator in Latin?
gladiator is gladius in Latin. it means short sword in Latin
Is gladiator greek or Latin?
Latin, "Gladius" meaning "sword."
Sword of god translate into latin?
Sword of God = Gladius Dei
From what Latin word does gladiator originate?
"Gladius" is the latin word for "sword"
How do you translate in to Latin God Is My Sword And My Shield?
The translation from English to Latin of "God is My Sword and My Shield" is "Scutum et gladium meum Deus".
Your latin name is ferrum what are you?
Iron, or a sword.
What is a sentence for gladiolus?
A gladiolus is also known as a sword lily, as gladius is the Latin word for 'sword'.
What does the Latin word gladius from which gladiator is derived mean?
Gladius means sword in Latin.
What is the latin translation for Son of The Sword?
Filius gladii.
What is the word for a in Latin?
all of these mean sword in LATIN:HARPEMUCROGLADIOENSISGLADIUSMACHAERA
What is the roman word for sword?
Since in Roman times Latin was the language spoken, the word for sword is the Latin word "gladius." Besides the spear and shield, the sword was another main piece of military equipment used by Roman soldiers.
What is the latin name for a sword fern plant?
There are two ferns that are commonly called a sword fern. The first is the Nephrolepis exaltata, or the Boston fern. The second one is Polystichum munitum.
