Rapier
Pronunciation : Ra"pi*er
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. rapi?re, perhaps for raspi?re, and ultimately of German origin, akin to E. rasp, v.]
Definition : Defn: A straight sword, with a narrow and finely pointed blade, used only for thrusting. Rapier fish (Zo?l.), the swordfish. [Obs.] Grew.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913