noun
swordsman
SAWDS-muhn
noun
1
A person skilled at fighting or fencing with a sword.
"He was known as the finest swordsman in the kingdom."
"The old swordsman trained young recruits in the courtyard."
How to Use Swordsman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who is skilled at using a sword, whether in real combat or fencing sport.
Common pairings
skilled swordsman
master swordsman
a duel between swordsmen
Word Forms
swordsmen plural
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Etymology
Formed from sword + man, meaning literally "a man of the sword."