Cryptic crossword clue
Royal mace brandished but not a sword 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CLAYMORE

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What does CLAYMORE mean?

CLAYMORE noun
  1. A large two-handed sword historically used by the Scottish Highlanders.
  2. Alternative letter-case form of Claymore (antipersonnel mine)

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