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backswordman

Also back·swords·man

[bak-sawrd-muhn, -sohrd-]

noun

plural

backswordmen 

  1. a person who uses a backsword.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of backswordman1

First recorded in 1590–1600; backsword + -man
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Example Sentences

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I use all to George Philpots at Dowgate; he's the best backswordman in England.

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