2 definitions found From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: rapier noun: a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges [syn: {tuck}] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]: Rapier \Ra"pi*er\ (r[=a]"p[i^]*[~e]r), noun [F. rapi['e]re, perhaps for raspi['e]re, and ultimately of German origin, akin to E. rasp, v.] A straight sword, with a narrow and finely pointed blade, used only for thrusting. {Rapier fish} (Zo["o]l.), the swordfish. [Obs.] --Grew.

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