swordsman

noun

swords·man ˈsȯrdz-mən

: one skilled in swordplay

especially : a saber fencer

archaic : a soldier armed with a sword

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Luckily for fans turned on by Shogun to the cunning machinations of feudal Japanese lords, swordsmen, concubines and ladies in waiting, the well of samurai storytelling that inspired Shogun and Clavell’s book is very deep indeed. —

Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024 Similarities to Mark Twain’s novel The Prince and the Pauper arise when, having trained Jong Ryeo as gifted but not exactly brilliant swordsman, Cheon-yeong takes his place for a prestigious military exam. —

Damon Wise, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024 She’s often hidden away, usually in need of saving, her rescuer the green-outfitted swordsman Link. —

Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024 Zelda herself often acts like a mentor to Link, guiding and emboldening him to take what he’s given — often, the divine right to be her swordsman. —

Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for swordsman