rapier的词源

英文词源

rapier (n.)

"light, sharp-pointed sword," 1550s, from Middle French rapière, from espee rapiere "long, pointed two-edged sword" (late 15c.), in which the adjective is of uncertain origin, perhaps from derisive use of raspiere "poker, scraper." Dutch, Danish rapier, German Rappier are from French.

中文词源

rapier：轻剑，花剑

缩写自中古法语 espee rapiere,利剑，来自 espee,剑，词源同 spade,rapiere,锋利的，有尖刺的， 词源不详。

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