Medieval Glossary
Bardiche
A polearm similar to a gisarme but with less depth to the blade. Also sometimes spelled 'berdiche' or 'berdische.'
Related term(s): Polearm; Gisarme; Berdiche; Berdische; Halberd; Haft
Category: Weapons
Added: 07.09.05
Last modified: 08.09.05
Source information:
Wise, Terrence. Medieval Warfare. New York: Hastings House Publishers, Inc., 1976. 82.
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