swordswoman

[ sawrdz-woom-uhn, sohrdz- ]

noun

, plural swords·wom·en.

1. a female who uses or is skilled in the use of a sword.
2. a female fencer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of swordswoman¹

First recorded in 1880–85; sword ( def ) + 's ¹( def ) + -woman ( def )

Example Sentences

True, Nell ofttimes had fenced with the King and knew his wrist, but she was no swordswoman now.

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