épéeist

[ ey-pey-ist, ep-ey- ]
/ eɪˈpeɪ ɪst, ˈɛp eɪ- /

noun

a person who fences with an épée.

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Origin of épéeist

From the French word épéiste, dating back to 1905–10. See épée, -ist

Words nearby épéeist

épaulement, épaulière, épinal, épinglé, épée, épéeist, équipe, étagère, étape, étienne, étoile
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British Dictionary definitions for epeeist

épéeist
/ (ˈɛpeɪɪst) /

noun

fencing a person who uses or specializes in using an épée
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