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swordplay
[ sawrd-pley, sohrd- ]
/ ˈsɔrdˌpleɪ, ˈsoʊrd- /
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noun
the action or technique of wielding a sword; fencing.
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British Dictionary definitions for swordplay
swordplay
/ (ˈsɔːdˌpleɪ) /
noun
the action or art of fighting with a sword
verbal sparring
Derived forms of swordplay
swordplayer, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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