Sharp-pointed duelling sword (4)

I believe the answer is:

epee

'sharp-pointed duelling sword' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "Narrow fencing sword" , "Thin fencing sword" , "Sharp-pointed duelling sword" , "Foil for riposte" , "Fencing weapon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian, The Irish Times and the Irish Times (Simplex).

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