"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.
例文
1. Julie Burchill is famous for her precocity and rapier wit.
ジュリー?バーチルは早賢さと機敏さで知られている。
2.Here the army has its ranges where Rapier missiles and other weaponry are tested.
軍はここに発射場を持っており、「長剣」ミサイルなどの武器はここで試験を行っている。
3.He had an encyclopedic command of the field of knowledge,and by a word or a phase,by delicate rapier thrust,he punctured them.