épée

See also: epee

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛpeɪ, -eɪ

Noun

épée (plural épées)

  1. Alternative spelling of epee

French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French espee, from Old French espee, from Latin spatha, from Ancient Greek σπάθη (spáthē). Doublet of spathe, a borrowing from Latin, and espade, a borrowing from Occitan.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /e.pe/
  • (file)
  • Homophones: épées (general), épais (e/ɛ-merger)

Noun

épée f (plural épées)

  1. sword
  2. glaive
  3. (heraldry) sword; the weapon as shown on a coat of arms

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