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rapier definition

ra·pier (rā′pē ər, rāp′yər)

noun

a slender, two-edged sword used chiefly for thrusting

Etymology: Fr rapière, orig. adj., in OFr espee (sword) rapiere < ? râper, to rasp, ult. < OHG raspon, to scrape together: see rasp

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