Definitions for epee

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epee é·pée

Spelling: [ey-pey, ep-ey]

IPA: /eɪˈpeɪ, ˈɛp eɪ/

Epee is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 9 anagrams from letters in epee (eeep).

Definitions for epee

noun

1. a rapier with a three-sided blade and a guard over the tip.
2. the art or sport of fencing with an épée, points being made by touching any part of the opponent's body with the tip of the weapon.
3. Charles Michel, Abbé de l', 1712–89, French priest and teacher of the deaf: pioneer in the development of sign language.

Origin of epee

1885-90; French: sword Latin spatha sword Greek spáthē blade. See spade¹

Examples for epee

The soul of epee, son of Panope, preferred the condition of a woman skillful in handiworks.