rapier
pronunciation
How to pronounce rapier in British English:
UK [ˈreɪpiə(r)]
How to pronounce rapier in American English:
US [ˈrepiɚ, ˈrepjɚ]
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- Noun:
- a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
Word Origin
- rapier (n.)
- "light, sharp-pointed sword," 1550s, from Middle French rapière, from espee rapiere "long, pointed two-edged sword" (late 15c.), in which the adjective is of uncertain origin, perhaps from derisive use of raspiere "poker, scraper." Dutch, Danish rapier, German Rappier are from French.
Example
- 1. The rapier was suited equally to duelling and showing off , and duelling quickly became the rage in europe .
- 2. Readjusted the divine rapier pickup rules to prevent some abuses .
- 3. I 'll broach the tadpole on this rapier 's point .
- 4. Silk knitting steel reed , rapier loom reed .
- 5. A melee rapier attack that deals little damage , but lowers your target 's hatred towards you .