fleuret

/flœʁɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, single-edged, pointed sword of French origin, often used for dueling or as a sidearm in the 17th and 18th centuries

“The duel was conducted with fleurets, a testament to the era’s dueling culture.”

Synonyms

  • dueling sword
  • small sword

Antonyms

  • battle-axe
  • large sword