gis·arm · noun
⚔️ What's a guisarme?
A guisarme (or gisarme) is a medieval polearm used across Europe, especially between the 12th and 14th centuries. It was mainly an anti-cavalry weapon — built to unseat or control mounted knights.
- A long pole weapon, like a spear or halberd
- Usually with a hooked blade or spike at the end
- The hook pulled riders off horses, snagged shields, or dragged enemies off balance
- Some versions also had an axe- or sword-like cutting edge
Part spear, part hook, part battlefield tool — and the namesake of this little corner of the web.
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