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Es"pa*don (?), n. [F. espadon, fr. Sp. espadon, fr. espada sword; or fr. It. spadone an espadon, spada sword.]
A long, heavy, two-handed and two-edged sword, formerly used by Spanish foot soldiers and by executioners.
Wilhelm.
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