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swordsman Definition

swords·man (sôrdzmən)

noun pl. -·men-mən

  1. a person who uses a sword in fencing or fighting
  2. a person skilled in using a sword

swordsman Related Forms
swords·man·ship′ noun
swordsman Synonyms

swordsman

n.

gladiator, fencer, dueler, foilist; see contestant.

swordsman Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • become: Then his self motivated quest culminates in him to become a master swordsman at the cost of numerous lives.
  • mask: This sequel to Campbell's 1998 hit The Mask of Zorro made the fatal mistake of undermining the masked swordsman by challenging his very relevance.

Adjective modifier

  • skilled: The Archduke was a skilled swordsman - a mighty opponent even without trickery.
  • blind: His last wish is for the blind swordsman to take care of his son.
  • fine: I was, I believe, a strong, tho hardly fine swordsman and a good shot.
  • great: San Fernando the III was a great swordsman from Toledo, Spain.
  • good: Obviously, I had to learn to be master on a horse and a good swordsman.
  • famous: A classic samurai novel about the real exploits of Miyamoto Musashi, the most famous swordsman.

Noun used with modifier

  • expert: This expert swordsman was able to sever the head of Anne Boleyn with one blow.
  • living: He was widely considered to be the best living swordsman in Japan after the passing of the legendary Miyamoto Musashi.

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