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‖ épée|epe|
[Fr., = sword.]
The sharp-pointed sword used in duelling and (blunted) in fencing. Hence épé(e)ist [cf. F. épéiste, also used], an épée fencer.
1889W. H. Pollock et al. Fencing vii. 112 The fencer who has never handled the practice épée may at first find some difficulty when he exchanges the foil for it. 1910Encycl. Brit. IX. 668/1 English épéists have also been coming to the front. Ibid. 668/2 Épée fencing can be, and often is, conducted indoors. 1910Westm. Gaz. 11 Apr. 14/1 Mr. Seligman is a very fine épéeist. 1922G. F. Laking Rec. Eur. Armour V. 59 The Court or ‘small’ sword, the use and rules of which are practically identical with those of the modern épée. 1955Times 4 July 4/1 In the men's bouts, fought with the épée, London had 13 wins to three. 1958Times 28 Nov. 16/6 There are 14 of the current top 16 amateur épéeistes entered. |
