Definitions for epees

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epees é·pée

Spelling: [ey-pey, ep-ey]

IPA: /eɪˈpeɪ, ˈɛp eɪ/

Epees is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 24 anagrams from letters in epees (eeeps).

Definitions for epees

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 epees

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

Examples for epees

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