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swordman

American  
[sawrd-muhn, sohrd-] / ˈsɔrd mən, ˈsoʊrd- /

noun

plural

swordmen

  1. swordsman.

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Etymology

Origin of swordman

First recorded in 1350–1400, swordman is from the Middle English word swerdman. See sword, -man

Example Sentences

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Cobham, a man bred in England, hath no experience abroad; but Ralegh, a man of great wit, military and a swordman.

From Great Ralegh by Selincourt, Hugh de

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