swordcraft

[sawrd-kraft, -krahft, sohrd-]

noun

skill in or the art of swordplay.
military skill or power.

Origin of swordcraft

First recorded in 1850–55; sword + craft

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Examples from the Web for swordcraft

Historical Examples

Captain Amber was my teacher in other things than swordcraft.
Marjorie
Justin Huntly McCarthy
They learn to tremble as little at priestcraft as at swordcraft, having acquired something of each.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume I.(of III) 1555-66
John Lothrop Motley
Of how to use it I knew nothing, unless many bouts at single-stick with Jack should be some sort of apprenticeship in swordcraft.
The Yeoman Adventurer
George W. Gough

British Dictionary definitions for swordcraft

swordcraft

noun

the art of using a sword

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Examples from the Web for swordcraft

Historical Examples

Captain Amber was my teacher in other things than swordcraft.

They learn to tremble as little at priestcraft as at swordcraft, having acquired something of each.

Of how to use it I knew nothing, unless many bouts at single-stick with Jack should be some sort of apprenticeship in swordcraft.

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Origin of swordcraft