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Rapier — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • rapier noun A thin, straight sword with a sharp point, used mainly for thrusting and once favored for dueling in Europe.

Senses

Rapier is used for these senses in English:

  • rapier A slender, straight, sharply pointed sword (double-edged, single-edged or edgeless), designed predominantly for thrusting; used during the Renaissance period of Europe for civilian duelling
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