swordsman
pronunciation
How to pronounce swordsman in British English:
UK [ˈsɔ:dzmən]
How to pronounce swordsman in American English:
US [ˈsɔrdzmən]
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- Noun:
- someone skilled at fencing
Word Origin
- swordsman (n.)
- 1670s, from sword + genitive -s- + man (n.). Earlier was swordman (late 14c.); Old English had sweordfreca in the same sense. Related: Swordsmanship (1765).
Example
- 1. Matajuro yagyu was the son of a famous swordsman .
- 2. He was a good cavalryman and swordsman in the u.s.a. army .
- 3. He is known for his expert swordsman ship .
- 4. Have at you ! Shouted the swordsman , striking his opponent .
- 5. Because kung fu is one of the most precious parts of chinese culture . Anyway , I write swordsman novels not only to make a living , but also to promote chinese culture .