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