Remise: The same attack continued immediately after being parried.
Redoublement: An attack continued on the opposite line immediately after being parried.
Allez: “Go.” A call for rapier combatants to begin fighting.
Attack: An offensive movement in rapier combat.
Recover: Returning to an en garde stance after an action.
Coupé: An attack in which one’s blade moves from one line to another over the action of an opponent’s blade.
Beat: A quick, sharp strike against an opponent’s blade.
Passé: An action in which blades cross but no touches are made.
Stop thrust: A direct attack with an extended arm against an advancing opponent.
Forte: The lowest third of a rapier blade; the strongest part of the blade.
Touché: “Touch.” When the point of the rapier touches the opponent.