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Rapier

Rapier Meaning & Definition
Rapier Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Rapier?

[n] a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges

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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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