About The Word Rapier
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Rapier
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What's The Definition Of Rapier?
[n] a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
Synonyms | Synonyms for Rapier: Related Terms | Find terms related to Rapier: See Also | blade | brand | steel | sword Rapier In Webster's Dictionary \Ra"pi*er\, n. [F. rapi[`e]re, perhaps for raspi[`e]re,
and ultimately of German origin, akin to E. rasp, v.]
A straight sword, with a narrow and finely pointed blade,
used only for thrusting.
{Rapier fish} (Zo["o]l.), the swordfish. [Obs.] --Grew.
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