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backswordman

American  
[bak-sawrd-muhn, -sohrd-] / ˈbækˌsɔrd mən, -ˌsoʊrd- /
Also backswordsman

noun

plural

backswordmen

  1. a person who uses a backsword.

Etymology

Origin of backswordman

First recorded in 1590–1600; backsword + -man

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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