FERRARA
\fɛɹˈɑːɹə], \fɛɹˈɑːɹə], \f_ɛ_ɹ_ˈɑː_ɹ_ə]\
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A claymore or broad sword of peculiarly excellent quality, named after a famous sword smith of the name of Andrea Ferrara, but whether he was a Spaniard or Italian is not determined. Genuine Andrea Ferraras have a crown mark on the blade.
By Daniel Lyons
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