epee

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See also: épée

English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French épée, from Latin spatha, from Ancient Greek σπάθη (spáthē). Doublet of spatha, spathe, and spade.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛpeɪ/, /ˈeɪpeɪ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛpeɪ
  • Homophone: epees

Noun[edit]

epee (plural epees)

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

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