wappenschawing
/ˈwɑpənˌʃɔɪŋ/
noun
- A historical gathering for the display and inspection of weapons, especially in Scotland.
- During the wappenschawing, the laird reviewed every man's arms.
- The annual wappenschawing was both a military muster and a community festival.
- The clan held a wappenschawing to show off their new swords and shields.