septime

noun

sep·​time

ˈseptə̇m,

-ˌtēm

plural -s

: a parry or guard position in fencing that defends the lower inside target with the hand to the left in a position of supination and the top of the blade directed at the opponent's knee compare quinte

Word History

Etymology

Latin septima, feminine of septimus seventh; from its being the seventh parrying position

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