"spellsword" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈspɛlˌsɔːd/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈspɛlˌsɔɹd/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-spellsword.wav [US] Forms: spellswords [plural]
Etymology: From spell + sword, most likely modeled after sellsword. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|spell|sword}} spell + sword Head templates: {{en-noun}} spellsword (plural spellswords)
  1. A character class or archetype in fantasy stories and role-playing games that is capable of harnessing both magic and martial skills, such as melee weaponry, in combat.
    Sense id: en-spellsword-en-noun-OAk12rOm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Fantasy

Inflected forms

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