"swordproof" meaning in English

See swordproof in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more swordproof [comparative], most swordproof [superlative]
Etymology: sword + -proof Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sword|proof}} sword + -proof Head templates: {{en-adj}} swordproof (comparative more swordproof, superlative most swordproof)
  1. Resistant to blows of a sword.
    Sense id: en-swordproof-en-adj-9~Z8DVDu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -proof

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