Double Rownde

Double Rownde
an English term which likely refers to the molinello/molinet "windmill" change-in-line attack of striking by bringing the weapon first down and back and then up high, once for "ye single rouwde" or twice for a "ye double", the action generates power while being deceptive
Following through and back around with a cut once or twice. An English term from the 15th century text MS 3542 which likely refers to a change-in-line strike by bringing the point of the weapon first down and back, and then up and around high, or by first bringing the weapon down and then back up high right then left (a molinello/molinet or “windmill”), once for “Ye single rownde” or twice for “Ye double”. It may be accomplished with the hilt held at chest level or higher above the shoulders. The action generates power while being deceptive. See Rundstreich and Doppelrundtstreich.

Medieval glossary. 2014.

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  • Rownde — an English term which likely refers to the molinello/molinet windmill change in line attack of striking by bringing the weapon first down and back and then up high, once for ye single rouwde or twice for a ye double , the action generates power… …   Medieval glossary

  • Doppelrundtstreich — German (“double round strike”) Quickly striking through with two left to right horizontal cuts delivered from the elbow (or half arm and following around to strike again.) See Rundstreich. Equivalent to the English Double Rownde Strike …   Medieval glossary

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