From Encyclopedia
- Black Bill
- See Bill.
- Forte'
- Also prime or fort. Special (Renaissance) term for the lower part of a blade. Does most of the parrying and has more…
- Gisarme
- Solid and bulky, ornamental spear-like polearm.
- Ventail
- An integral flap of mail attached to the coif in the thirteenth century; it could be drawn across the mouth to protect the lower face.
