swordplay
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Noun — Fighting, fencing, or dueling with swords.
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From Old English sweordplega, literally "sword" + "play" (in the sense of combat or sport).
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What does “swordplay” mean?
The word “swordplay” means fighting, fencing, or dueling with swords. In plain terms, sword fighting, especially as a skill, sport, or performance.
How do you use “swordplay” in a sentence?
Here is “swordplay” used in a sentence: “The film's swordplay scenes were choreographed by a professional fencer.”
What part of speech is “swordplay”?
“Swordplay” is a noun.
Where does the word “swordplay” come from?
The word “swordplay” comes from Old English. From Old English sweordplega, literally "sword" + "play" (in the sense of combat or sport).