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swordswoman

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A woman skilled at using swords in combat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Arwen is portrayed as a valiant swordswoman in the Lord of the Rings films.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: blade-woman, swordstress

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: swordfighter, swordsman, swordster

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English sword English -s- Proto-Germanic *wībą Proto-West Germanic *wīb Old English wīf Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Old English wīfmann Middle English woman Middle English -woman English -woman English swordswoman From sword + -s- + -woman.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Fechterin — a woman skilled at using swords
  • Italian: spadaccina — a woman skilled at using swords
  • Russian: фехтова́льщица (fextoválʹščica) — a woman skilled at using swords
  • Spanish: espadachina — a woman skilled at using swords
  • Ukrainian: фехтува́льниця (fextuválʹnycja) — a woman skilled at using swords