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septime

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The seventh defensive position, with the sword hand held at waist height, and the tip of the sword at knee level.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: fencing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war

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History

Etymology

From French septime. By surface analysis, sept- + -ime.

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  • French: septime — defensive position in fencing