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RAPIER

\ɹˈe͡ɪpi͡ə], \ɹˈe‍ɪpi‍ə], \ɹ_ˈeɪ_p_iə]\

Definitions of RAPIER

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A light sword with a straight, narrow blade (generally foursided), used only in thrusting.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Light slender sword for thrusting.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

n. [French, Danish, Latin] A light sword with a very narrow blade, fit only for thrusting, and used in duelling.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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