Parrier's sword (4)

I believe the answer is:

epee

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "Fencer's sword" , "Duelling blade" , "Sharp-pointed duelling sword" , "Fencing sword, heavier than a foil" , "Fencing blade" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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