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swordsman

[sawrdz-muhn, sohrdz-] / ˈsɔrdz mən, ˈsoʊrdz- /
NOUN
person using sword
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Two years later, Kilmer starred as a mercenary swordsman in Willow, the fantasy adventure directed by Ron Howard.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025

Not to worry, though: Sargon is just as slick a swordsman, with the ability to swing two blades at once, pull off superhuman acrobatics and even stop and rewind time.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2024

She’s joined by Edred, a Legolas-type elven swordsman who was Melinda’s lover in a previous life, and Seng, a floating bald kid who recalls Avatar Aang, drifting in and out of the astral plane.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2023

He had Jewett read “The Book of Five Rings,” by Japanese swordsman and philosopher Miyamoto Musashi.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2021

"My father will wonder what has become of me," he added, catching the eye of the swordsman who'd offered to yield up his room.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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