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cutlasses

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plural of cutlass

as in scimitars

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swords

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The two characters fight with swords and exchange blows as the action moves between a bar, rooftops, and a bridge.

— Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
These troops generally fought with swords and shields, using a method of warfare that involved rapid movement and raids.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

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