septime

American

[sep-teem] / ˈsɛp tim /

noun

Fencing.

the seventh of eight defensive positions.

septime British

/ ˈsɛptiːm /

noun

the seventh of eight basic positions from which a parry or attack can be made in fencing

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Etymology

Origin of septime

1885–90; < Latin septima ( positiō ) seventh (position)

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