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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1503-1541, 1600-1650
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Rappier, -yer, Rapier, n. [e.m.E. rapier (1590), -yer, OF (espee) rapiere (1474 in Godef. Compl.), rappiere. Cf. Rapper n.] A rapier. — 1503–4 Treasurer's Accounts II 224.
For gilt hilt and plomet to the rappyer and ane new scheith to it 1505 Ib. III 175.
For bynding of ane riding sword, ane rappyer, and binding of Wallas sword with cordis of silk 1541 Ib. VII 452.
Rappier 1600 Dunferm. Hammermen 12.
Ane mounted buckler sword, together with ane rapier mounted a1650 Row 462.
What meanes this long caudie rapier, this short skarlet cloake, and all this gay graith of yours?
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