Sprechfenster
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Sprechfenster — German (“Talking Window”) The action of staying on guard in a strong bind (Band) after an Oberhau is parried with an upper Hengen, keeping the point directed at the opponent’s face in order to forestall his action. The two weapons form a kind of… … Medieval glossary
Brechfenster — German “breaking window”, see Sprechfenster … Medieval glossary
Einhorn — German (the “unicorn”) A posture similar to the Ochs, but with the point aimed high like a unicorn’s horn. Also, from the Sprechfenster straight thrust to the face; a Valsch Ortt, a thrust, that was regarded as dangerous and malicious The term… … Medieval glossary
