n. [ F. espadon, fr. Sp. espadon, fr. espada sword; or fr. It. spadone an espadon, spada sword. ] A long, heavy, two-handed and two-edged sword, formerly used by Spanish foot soldiers and by executioners. Wilhelm. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n.; pl. Spadones [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;. ] 1. Same as Spade, 2. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) An impotent person. [ 1913 Webster ]