Phrase guide

sentiment du fer

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The ability to feel along the length of a fencing sword through holding only the weapon's grip, a quality of an experienced fencer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: fencing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from French sentiment du fer (literally “feeling of the iron”).