swordman

[sawrd-muh n, sohrd-]

noun, plural sword·men.

swordsman.

Origin of swordman

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

Related formssword·man·ship, noun

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Historical Examples of 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