野の太刀だち

noun

extra-long sword; field sword

Historical term for a very long Japanese sword, often used in battle or as a ceremonial weapon. Also known as 大太刀 (おおだち).

See also: 大太刀

• 野の太刀だちは、戦せん場じょうで騎き馬ば武む者しゃが使つかった長ちょう大だいな刀かたなです。

  The nodachi is a very long sword used by mounted warriors on the battlefield.