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Definition of Rapier
1. Noun. A straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges.
Definition of Rapier
1. n. A straight sword, with a narrow and finely pointed blade, used only for thrusting.
Definition of Rapier
1. Noun. A slender, straight, sharply pointed sword (double-edged, single-edged or edgeless). ¹
2. Adjective. Extremely sharp. ¹
3. Adjective. Cutting smarts or keen wit. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rapier
1. a long, slender sword [n -S] : RAPIERED [adj]
Medical Definition of Rapier
1.
A straight sword, with a narrow and finely pointed blade, used only for thrusting.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rapier
Literary usage of Rapier
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Black Americans in Congress, 1870-1989 by Bruce A. Ragsdale, Joel D. Treese (1996)
"John rapier was able to send James and another son to a black school in ...
After two years as a roustabout on the Mississippi, James rapier entered school ..."
2. A Glossary: Or, Collection of Words, Phrases, Names, and Allusions to by Robert Nares (1859)
"To fight with rapier and dagger together, was esteemed a gallant mode : For tlie
fashion of carrying the rapier in the hand, ..."
3. A History of Kentucky and Kentuckians: The Leaders and Representative Men in by E. Polk Johnson, Lewis Publishing Company (1912)
"Mr. rapier is a staunch Democrat in his political proclivities and he is a ...
Mr. rapier has been twice married, his first union having been with Miss ..."
4. A Dictionary of the English Language: In which the Words are Deduced from ...by Samuel Johnson by Samuel Johnson (1805)
"Strut will he come; tt'ear thy good rapier bare, and put it home: Quick, quick;
fear nothing, .... rapier ..."
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