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Greatsword vs Rapier - What's the difference?

greatsword | rapier |

As nouns the difference between greatsword and rapier

is that greatsword is any generally straight bladed double edged sword large enough that it required the use of two hands to wield it effectively while rapier is a slender, straight, sharply pointed sword (double-edged, single-edged or edgeless).

As an adjective rapier is

extremely sharp.

greatsword

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Any generally straight bladed double edged sword large enough that it required the use of two hands to wield it effectively.

    • See also

    * (wikipedia "greatsword")

    rapier

    English

    (wikipedia rapier)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A slender, straight, sharply pointed sword (double-edged, single-edged or edgeless).
  • * , act IV scene 1
    • […] In his lawless fit,
    Behind the arras hearing something stir,
    Whips out his rapier , cries ‘A rat, a rat!’
    And in this brainish apprehension kills
    The unseen good old man.

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Extremely sharp.
  • Cutting smarts or keen wit.
    • John is very quick on his feet during interviews by using his rapier responses.

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