(also attributively) A somewhat curved, single-edged medievalsword of European origin, with the cutting edge on itsconvex side, whose design is reminiscent of the Persianscimitar and the Chinesedao.[1]
Thy Chamber withAmbroſiall odors breatheth, / New loues and true loues vnto them that entreateth, / And furiousMars made milde hisFaulcheon ſheatheth / At thy delicious aſpect:[…]
Even when the battle-roar was deep, / With dauntless heart he hewed his way, / Mid splintering lance andfalchion-sweep, / And still was heard his warrior-lay;[…]
The Jester wore his usual fantastic habit, but late accidents had led him to adopt a good cuttingfalchion, instead of his wooden sword, with a targe to match it;[…]
