1927 L. Bertrand vi. 77 The rules of sabre-fencing are eminently practical.
1954 R. Crosnier 14 When reading this text-book, some may accuse me of having approached the subject of sabre fencing with the mind of a confirmed foilist.
1975 304/2 It is..necessary to have..a president to control the bout and award hits according to the rules and conventions applicable to sabre fencing.