swordman
Americannoun
plural
swordmenOther Word Forms
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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