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swordswoman

[ sawrdz-woo m-uh n, sohrdz- ]
/ ˈsɔrdzˌwʊm ən, ˈsoʊrdz- /

noun, plural swords·wom·en.

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

Words nearby swordswoman

swordfish, swordman, swordplay, swordsman, swordstick, swordswoman, swordtail, swore, sworn, swot, swotter
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Examples from the Web for swordswoman

  • True, Nell ofttimes had fenced with the King and knew his wrist, but she was no swordswoman now.

    Mistress Nell|George C. Hazelton, Jr.