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kendo
[ ken-doh ]
noun
- a Japanese form of fencing using bamboo staves, with the contestants wearing head guards and protective garments.
kendo
/ ˈkɛndəʊ /
noun
- the Japanese art of fencing with pliable bamboo staves or, sometimes, real swords: strict conventions are observed
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- kendo·ist noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of kendo1
from Japanese
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Example Sentences
A kendo, the insignia of chieftainship here, had been procured from the Shimba people, from whose country the kendo comes.
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We hitherto had not seen the happy bridegroom, Prince Kendo, who had been living since his arrival in a hut by himself.
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Kendo shouted to us to go on and not stop for anything; a piece of advice we saw the wisdom of following.
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Kendo pointed it out to Charley and me, and entreated us to jump in, observing as he did so: “Wife dare.”
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Prince Kendo complimented us, and evidently looked upon us as great hunters.
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