rapier Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
    tuck.

WordNet

Ra"pi*er noun
Etymology
F. rapière, perhaps for raspière, and ultimately of German origin, akin to E. rasp, v.
Definitions
  1. A straight sword, with a narrow and finely pointed blade, used only for thrusting. Grew.

Webster 1913