septime

[ sep-teem ]

noun

, Fencing.

1. the seventh of eight defensive positions.

septime

/ ˈsɛptiːm /

noun

1. the seventh of eight basic positions from which a parry or attack can be made in fencing

Word History and Origins

Origin of septime¹

1885–90; < Latin septima ( positiō ) seventh (position)

Word History and Origins

Origin of septime¹

C19: from Latin septimus seventh, from septem seven

Example Sentences

She replaced the quirky high-energy original works by former director-choreographer Septime Webre with a more traditional repertoire.

From Washington Post

Since Septime Webre left the Washington Ballet in 2016, there have been very few, if any, new, original ballets there.

From Washington Post

Maki Onuki, who joined the Washington Ballet in 2004, performed in a previous production of “Swan Lake” in 2015 when Septime Webre was company director.

From Washington Post

The Washington Ballet, however, is keeping to tradition, with children as young as 6 in its Washington-themed “Nutcracker,” created by the company’s former director, Septime Webre.

From Washington Post

The current chef, Erica Archambault, formerly at Septime and Clamato, will be followed in January 2022 by Sophie Le Prado, now the sous-chef at Michelin-starred Quinsou—dinner reservations I wouldn’t dare miss in pursuit of the city’s creative spirit.

From Seattle Times