Scimitar

[Britney]

A saber with a much curved blade having the edge on the
convex side, -- in use among Mohammedans, esp., the Arabs and persians.

[Justin Bieber]

A short sword with a curved blade that broadens towards the point, used originally in Eastern countries.

[Britney]

A [curved] [sword] originating from [the Middle East] used in close combat.

[Monty]

...used in close [combat].

As opposed to the English, who preferred to throw their [swords] pommel-first at [the enemy].

[Michiko]

a rather short weapon, longer than a [dagger], but shorter than a longsword. It has terrible [aim], but it is extremely quick and effective. See [steven].