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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Rapier \Ra"pi*er\ (r[=a]"p[i^]*[~e]r), n. [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.
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   Rapier fish (Zool.), the swordfish. [Obs.] --Grew.
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