swordsman

American  

[sawrdz-muhn, sohrdz-] / ˈsɔrdz mən, ˈsoʊrdz- /

noun

plural

swordsmen

1. a person who uses or is skilled in the use of a sword.

2. a fencer.

3. a soldier.

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swordsman British  

/ ˈsɔːdzmən /

noun

1. one who uses or is skilled in the use of a sword

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Other Word Forms

• swordsmanship noun

Etymology

Origin of swordsman

First recorded in 1670–80; sword + 's ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

It attacks with all the dexterity of a trained fencer, but with none of the fatigue of a swordsman.

From Literature

Two years later, Kilmer starred as a mercenary swordsman in Willow, the fantasy adventure directed by Ron Howard.

From BBC

She’s often hidden away, usually in need of saving, her rescuer the green-outfitted swordsman Link.

From Los Angeles Times

Playing beautifully straight, including a six apiece lofted down the ground off Leach and Hartley, Jadeja celebrated his half-century with his trademark swordsman's swish of the bat, bringing the loudest cheer of the day.

From BBC

Not to worry, though: Sargon is just as slick a swordsman, with the ability to swing two blades at once, pull off superhuman acrobatics and even stop and rewind time.

From Seattle Times