swordman
[ sawrd-muhn, sohrd- ]
/ ˈsɔrd mən, ˈsoʊrd- /
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noun, plural sword·men.
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Origin of swordman
OTHER WORDS FROM swordman
sword·man·ship, nounWords nearby swordman
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Example sentences from the Web for swordman
For he had been a famous back-swordman in his young days, and a good wrestler at elbow and collar.
Tom Brown's Schooldays|Thomas HughesJack had half cut through the swordman's right arm, and the latter could no longer wield the heavy dah.
Jack Haydon's Quest|John FinnemoreI remember she said she would prefer a good swordman; tell her you are a good swordman, therefore.
Captain Ravenshaw|Robert Neilson Stephens