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12th February 09, 06:19 AM
#9
 Originally Posted by Woodsheal
The National Trust for Scotland has determined that the following are the correct terms for Scottish swords:
"claidheamh mor" - basket-hilted broadsword or "Claymore"
"claidheamh cuil" - basket-hilted backsword (single edged)
"claidheamh da laimh" - two-handed sword, often incorrectly called Claymore
The term "claybeg" is modern; there is no evidence of historic usage of "claybeg"....
As far as I'm concerned, this is the way to go. Now, my gaelic is a bit rusty; so, the two-handed sword would be pronounced roughly as, 'clay de lay'?
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