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- [rey-pee-er]
- /ˈreɪ pi ər/
- /ˈreɪ.pi.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rey-pee-er]
- /ˈreɪ pi ər/
Definitions of rapier word
- noun rapier a small sword, especially of the 18th century, having a narrow blade and used for thrusting. 1
- noun rapier a longer, heavier sword, especially of the 16th and 17th centuries, having a double-edged blade and used for slashing and thrusting. 1
- noun rapier pointed sword 1
- countable noun rapier A rapier is a very thin sword with a long sharp point. 0
- adjective rapier If you say that someone has a rapier wit, you mean that they are very intelligent and quick at making clever comments or jokes in a conversation. 0
- noun rapier a long narrow two-edged sword with a guarded hilt, used as a thrusting weapon, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries 0
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Origin of rapier
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Middle French (espee) rapiere literally, rasping (sword); see rape3
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Parts of speech for Rapier
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rapier popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
rapier usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rapier
noun rapier
- backsword — a person who uses the backsword
- bilbo — (formerly) a sword with a marked temper and elasticity
- bilboes — a long iron bar with two sliding shackles, formerly used to confine the ankles of a prisoner
- broadsword — a broad-bladed sword used for cutting rather than stabbing
- claymore — a large two-edged broadsword used formerly by Scottish Highlanders
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