- Abschneid
- Cut Away
("cutting aside") in the German systems of long-sword (langenschwert) and later huge two-handers (dopplehaender/bidenhaender) short drawing cuts known also as Schnitt ("slices") called Rakes in English, used at closer distances against the opponent’s forearms and hands, they can be made with both the lead and the back edges
Medieval glossary. 2014.