rapier

pronunciation

How to pronounce rapier in British English: UK [ˈreɪpiə(r)]word uk audio image

How to pronounce rapier in American English: US [ˈrepiɚ, ˈrepjɚ] word us audio image

  • 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 .

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