septime

[ sep-teem ]

noun

, Fencing.

1. the seventh of eight defensive positions.

septime

/ ˈsɛptiːm /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of septime¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of septime¹

C19: from Latin septimus seventh, from septem seven

Example Sentences

“Septime enveloppe,” a riposte by means of a twist and thrust after a parry in septime.

From Project Gutenberg

The “Counters of Septime and Octave” are similar to the other two but are executed in the low lines.

From Project Gutenberg