Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for RA'PI-ER
RA'PI-ER, n. [Fr. rapière; Ir. roipeir; from thrusting, driving, or quick motion.]
A small sword used only in thrusting. – Shak. Pope.
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RA'PI-ER, n. [Fr. rapière; Ir. roipeir; from thrusting, driving, or quick motion.]
A small sword used only in thrusting. – Shak. Pope.
Return to page 13 of the letter “R”.