epee

English

/ˈɛpeɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • (fencing) A sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing.

Etymology

Borrowed from French épée.

Origin

French

épée

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