short-sword

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Buck drew back his forefoot, with its sharp, pointed hoof, and met the enemy with a thrust like that of a Roman soldier's short-sword; and the hound went down with his shoulder broken and a great gash in his side.

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  • To each of the twelve lashings clung a brawny warrior with drawn short-sword. —  The Chessmen of Mars
  • Turan drew his short-sword and cautiously descended. —  The Chessmen of Mars
  • Snatching his arm away he reached for his short-sword, while the rat, growling, sought to seize his arm again. —  The Chessmen of Mars
  • It was then that Turan discovered that his weapons had been removed -- short-sword, long-sword, dagger, and pistol. —  The Chessmen of Mars
  • One was almost tempted to draw his short-sword and hew his way through in search of pure air beyond. —  Warlord of Mars
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