swordswoman

American  

[sawrdz-woom-uhn, sohrdz-] / ˈsɔrdzˌwʊm ən, ˈsoʊrdz- /

noun

plural

swordswomen

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

2. a female fencer.

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Etymology

Origin of swordswoman

First recorded in 1880–85; sword ( def. ) + 's ¹ ( def. ) + -woman ( def. )

Example Sentences

She looks like she was plucked right out of an anime, starring an Afro Korean swordswoman.

From Literature

Coupled with its 1968 sequel, Golden Swallow, the role saw Cheng win scores of parts in martial arts films as a fearless swordswoman.

From BBC

From Westeros to Westwood: “Game of Thrones” actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is set to star in a Geffen Playhouse production of “Macbeth,” one of eight productions announced Thursday in a 2019-2020 season that also includes West Coast premieres by Jen Silverman and Joshua Harmon and a world-premiere historical comedy from rising playwright Qui Nguyen about a queer 17th century French swordswoman.

From Los Angeles Times

Two actresses — the poised Jeon Do-yeon, as a blind swordswoman, and the luminous, eager Kim Go-eun, as a vengeance-driven warrior — make it sing.

From New York Times

During a recent talk show chat, "Game of Thrones" actress Maisie Williams revealed she had listened to fans' online opinions when crafting her scrappy Arya Stark character, originally written as a left-handed swordswoman in George R.R.

From Los Angeles Times