coupe choux

Etymology
lit. 'cabbage cutter'.

Noun

 * 1)  a straight razor; ;
 * 2)  a machete;
 * 3)  a Model 1816 French Army artillery short sword, which was based on the Roman gladius. The sword was generally used for clearing brush and was ineffective as a fighting weapon, without an accompanying shield
 * 4)  swords based on the Model 1816, such as the Model 1832 U.S. Army foot artillery short sword

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