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noun
1.
a small sword, especially of the 18th century, having a narrow blade and used for thrusting.
2.
a longer, heavier sword, especially of the 16th and 17th centuries, having a double-edged blade and used for slashing and thrusting.
Related forms
ra·pi·ered, adjective
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Rapier
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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- We must not suppose that the rapier fight of the sixteenth century resembled modern fencing.
- Rapier wit, flowing golden locks, she's the complete package.
- He was a generous philanthropist and both he and his rapier wit will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
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rapier
1553, from M.Fr. rapière, from O.Fr. espee rapiere "long, pointed two-edged sword" (1474), in which the adj. is of uncertain origin, perhaps from derisive use of raspiere "poker, scraper."
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