Definitions for falchion

falchion fal·chion

Spelling: [fawl-chuh n, -shuh n]
IPA: /ˈfɔl tʃən, -ʃən/

Falchion is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 277 anagrams from letters in falchion (acfhilno).

Definitions for falchion

noun

  1. a broad, short sword having a convex edge curving sharply to the point.
  2. Archaic. any sword.

Origin of falchion

1275-1325; Middle English fauchoun (with l restored in 16th cent.) Old French fauchon Vulgar Latin *falciōn-, stem of falciō, derivative of Latin falx, stem falc- sickle

Examples for falchion

I went to Mrs. falchion's cabin, and met her outside the door.

All Mrs. falchion's old self was battling with her new self.

Involuntarily, the eyes of both were attracted to Mrs. falchion.

This book, like Mrs. falchion, was published in two volumes in January.

How long does Mrs. falchion intend remaining here, Miss Caron?

But the belt of sunlight was broadening from Mrs. falchion's feet to her dress.

Mrs. falchion turned idly upon Ruth and saw the look in her face.

After a moment I turned to Mrs. falchion, and said: "It is beautiful, is it not?"

Well, of course, she is not striking after the fashion of Mrs. falchion.

"It sounds mournful—like a great animal in pain," said Mrs. falchion.

Word Value for falchion
Scrable

16

Words with friends

18

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