The meaning of Rapier
Rapier – definition
nounA thin, light sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting.
Usage examples:
In the scuffle, they exchange rapiers and hamlet slices laertes with the venomous weapon.
nounA sword with a long, thin blade
Usage examples:
He is renowned for his rapier(-like) wit.
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Word origin
early 16th century: from French rapière, from râpe ‘rasp, grater’ (because the perforated hilt resembles a rasp or grater).
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