Macuahuitl

Definition

A wooden sword-club fitted with sharp obsidian blades, used in close combat.

Used by OCR

Paper 3

At close quarters, warriors used spears and the macuahuitl, a wooden sword-club edged with extremely sharp obsidian, a volcanic glass. Round shields and padded cotton armour provided protection.
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GCSE History · key term

A wooden sword-club fitted with sharp obsidian blades, used in close combat.

Used by OCR

Paper 3

At close quarters, warriors used spears and the macuahuitl, a wooden sword-club edged with extremely sharp obsidian, a volcanic glass. Round shields and padded cotton armour provided protection.
Revise: Expansion and warfare

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