This word is from the Spanish alfanje.
al·páng·he
cutlass
A cutlass is a short, broad sabre or slashing sword, with a straight or slightly curved blade sharpened on the cutting edge, and a hilt often featuring a solid cupped or basket-shaped guard. It was a common naval weapon during the early Age of Sail.
KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
alpánghe: sableng maikli at baluktot nang bahagya
