riverso
/rɪˈvəːsəʊ/(also reverso, roverso) Fencing. Now historical
noun
A backhanded cut or stroke with a sword, rapier, etc.; = reverse.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Vincentio Saviolo (fl. 1595), swordsman and writer on fencing. From Italian riverso backhanded cut or stroke with a fencing weapon, specific use as noun of riverso.
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