DEFINITIONS
The
2019 WORD
OF THE YEAR is...

swordman

[ sawrd-muh n, sohrd- ]
/ ˈsɔrd mən, ˈsoʊrd- /

noun, plural sword·men.

swordsman.

Words nearby swordman

sword-swallower, swordbearer, swordbill, swordcraft, swordfish, swordman, swordplay, swordsman, swordstick, swordswoman, swordtail

Origin of swordman

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

OTHER WORDS FROM swordman

sword·man·ship, noun
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for swordman

  • Jack had half cut through the swordman's right arm, and the latter could no longer wield the heavy dah.

    Jack Haydon's Quest|John Finnemore