Het zwaard
Example: De ridder draagt het zwaard tijdens het gevecht.
Definition
"Het zwaard" refers to a sword, a weapon with a long metal blade used primarily for cutting or thrusting in combat. It is traditionally associated with knights and historical battles, often symbolizing power and chivalry.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het zwaard" literally means "the sword." The word "zwaard" comes from Old Dutch "sward" or "sweord," which traces back to Proto-Germanic *swerdan. Interestingly, swords have been a symbol of strength and honor across cultures for centuries.
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