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ˈswordsmanship [f. prec. + -ship.] The quality or art of a swordsman; skill in the use of the sword.
1851–2Ruskin Stones Ven. I. App. xiv. 382 The mere swordsmanship and marksmanship of the troops are of small importance in comparison with their disposition. 1891Times 20 Feb. 7/6 Mr. Egerton Castle discoursed on the ‘Story of Swordsmanship, especially considered in its connexion with the rise and decline of duelling.’ 1899Daily Tel. 10 Nov. 10/1 The latter bear terrible evidence of the swordsmanship of our cavalry. b. fig. Skill in controversy or debate.
[1879McCarthy Own Times I. 43 Lord John Russell's swordsmanship was the swordsmanship of Saladin, and not that of stout King Richard.] 1886Blackie What does Hist. Teach 86 The spiritual swordsmanship of St. Paul. |