The Collaborative International Dictionary
Rapier fish
Rapier \Ra"pi*er\ (r[=a]"p[i^]*[~e]r), n. [F. rapi[`e]re, perhaps for raspi[`e]re, and ultimately of German origin, akin to E. rasp, v.] A straight sword, with a narrow and finely pointed blade, used only for thrusting.
Rapier fish (Zo["o]l.), the swordfish. [Obs.]
--Grew.