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Rapier — A rapier is a relatively slender, sharply pointed sword, used mainly for thrusting attacks, mainly in use in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.DescriptionRapier generally refers to a relatively long bladed sword characterized by a complex… … Wikipedia
SCA fencing — is the style of fencing practiced by the Society for Creative AnachronismOverviewIn 1979 the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) introduced rapier rules, allowing fencing within the organization. Since that time, fencing has gained a… … Wikipedia
Rapier — Angaben Waffenart: Degen Bezeic … Deutsch Wikipedia
Basket-hilted sword — Broadsword redirects here. For other uses, see Broadsword (disambiguation). A typical schiavona of the late 17th century … Wikipedia
textile — /teks tuyl, til/, n. 1. any cloth or goods produced by weaving, knitting, or felting. 2. a material, as a fiber or yarn, used in or suitable for weaving: Glass can be used as a textile. adj. 3. woven or capable of being woven: textile fabrics. 4 … Universalium
Sword — For other uses, see Sword (disambiguation) and Swords (disambiguation). Swiss longsword, 15th or 16th century A sword is a bladed weapon (edged weapon) used primarily for cutting or thrusting. The precise definition of the term varies with the… … Wikipedia
Sunbeam Rapier — Infobox Automobile name = Sunbeam Rapier manufacturer = Rootes Group production = 1955 1976 predecessor = Sunbeam Mark III successor = none body style = saloon, coupé, convertible related = Hillman Minx Singer GazelleThe Sunbeam Rapier was the… … Wikipedia
Fencing terms — Definitions and explanations of terms and maneuvers in fencing. Footwork; Advance : The ‘advance’ is the basic forward movement. The front foot moves first, beginning by lifting the toes. Straighten the leg at the knee, pushing the heel out in… … Wikipedia
Association for Renaissance Martial Arts — The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts (ARMA), is an international educational non profit organization dedicated to the study and practice of Historical European martial arts of the 15th to 17th centuries. [http://www.thearma.org/about.htm… … Wikipedia
Orleans High School (Vermont) — Orleans High School Name Olreans High School Address 53 School Street Orleans, Vermont 05860 Years of Operation 1901 1967 Community Village Type … Wikipedia
