swordcraft
Americannoun
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skill in or the art of swordplay.
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military skill or power.
noun
Etymology
Origin of swordcraft
Example Sentences
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Of how to use it I knew nothing, unless many bouts at single-stick with Jack should be some sort of apprenticeship in swordcraft.
From The Yeoman Adventurer by Gough, George W.
Captain Amber was my teacher in other things than swordcraft.
From Marjorie by McCarthy, Justin H. (Justin Huntly)
He was a master of swordcraft, and La Salle knew that he had met his match.
From The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec by Trevena, John
Little he knew of the swordcraft I had learnt from old Falcone, a thing which once learnt is never forgotten though lack of exercise may make us slow.
From The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina in the state of Piacenza by Sabatini, Rafael
It is well, Master Rashcliffe, for, mark you, if what I have discovered is true, he will need all his cleverness, all his learning, and all his knowledge of swordcraft.
From The Coming of the King by Hocking, James
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