English Explanatory Dictionary

epee

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈɛpeɪ/ /ˈeɪpeɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-epee.wav

Word forms

epee epees épee épée

Etymology

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

Derived words

epeeist
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