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GLADIUS. In our old Latin authors, and in the Norman laws, this word was used to signify supreme jurisdiction, jus gladii. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Growing to half a ton and up to 12 feet long, Xiphias gladius uses its rapier-like upper jaw appendage to slash through schools of fish and squid when feeding. Made of a material like that of human fingernails, the gladius is the squid's only body support. Acquisitions in R&D and manufacturing capabilities resulted in BlackHawk's groundbreaking launch of the CQC(TM) holster line and SERPA(TM) technology, an all new HydraStorm(R) line; and under BlackHawk's newest company's banner Night-Ops, the Gladius illumination tool. |
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