"swordmaster" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /sɔɹdˈmæs.tɚ/ Forms: swordmasters [plural]
Etymology: sword + master Etymology templates: {{compound|en|sword|master}} sword + master Head templates: {{en-noun}} swordmaster (plural swordmasters)
  1. (rare) An expert or consummate swordfighter. Tags: rare Categories (topical): People Synonyms: swordsmaster Coordinate_terms: swordmistress

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