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Vorpal

Vorpal is a word coined by Lewis Carroll for the poem "Jabberwocky," used in the phrase "his vorpal sword." It is commonly assumed to mean "sharp," and has been used this way in a number of role-playing games and similar.

In Dungeons & Dragons, a vorpal weapon is one which has a high tendency to inflict critical hits or behead foes.