värja

Etymology
, from, from , from ,.

As noun; according to SO attested since c. 1452 via . Narrowed into rapier and weapon sense since late 17th century.

As verb; according to SO attested since late 13th century via the.

Noun

 * 1)  An object, construction or similar that is made to protect or defend.
 * 2) rapier
 * 3) epee

Verb

 * 1) to defend, to protect
 * 2)  to dodge an attack; defend oneself from a physical or verbal assault, or from an accusation
 * 1)  to dodge an attack; defend oneself from a physical or verbal assault, or from an accusation