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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">gladii</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>swords by form</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>gladius</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ General term for the short double-edged, pointed Roman swords, originally used for thrusting only and having practically no guard, used by the infantry. Over time, versions with longer blades and a small guard developed, and they were made to execute both thrusts and cuts. ]]></note></mads>