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Definition of rapier

rapier

/ˈreɪ.pi.ər/
ra · pi · er
Plural:rapiers
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rapier Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A slender, sharply pointed two-edged sword with an ornate hilt, used primarily for thrusting in 16th- and 17th-century Europe.

Example

"The historical museum's Renaissance gallery features an intricately basket-hilted rapier crafted by a master smith in Toledo."

• Nearby Words

rapidly
rapidness
rapids
rapier
rapini
rapist
rappahannock

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle French rapière, which is widely believed to derive from the Spanish phrase espada ropera (literally "dress sword"), referring to a light sword worn with everyday attire rather than battle armor.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rapier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rapier
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