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Definition of Swordplay
1. Noun. The act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully.
Definition of Swordplay
1. n. Fencing; a sword fight.
Definition of Swordplay
1. Noun. fighting with a sword ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Swordplay
1. [n -PLAYS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Swordplay
Literary usage of Swordplay
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Library of Literary Criticism of English and American Authors by Charles Wells Moulton (1904)
"Trollope's novels deal almost entirely with the author's own time ; no mediaeval
history, bravos, swordplay, moonlight romance. His people are common people ..."
2. The International Library of Famous Literature: Selections from the World's by Richard Garnett, Leon Vallée, Alois Brandl, Donald Grant Mitchell (1899)
""I studied swordplay under Signor Contarini of Paris," then said Lord Grey. "
Who was your master ? " " I have studied, my lord, under Signor Stern ..."
3. Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year by Ernest Clark Hartwell (1921)
"It has been a long time since I have had a bit of swordplay. What do yous say?"
"As you wish," replied the youth, who now began to believe that Robin was ..."
4. Heroes of Destiny Episode I: Eternal Knights by Kevin Wong (2006)
"swordplay, that is...!" said Kevin to Maria, while growing incredibly flustered
by Maria's words and actions ... "And I'm not just talking about swordplay. ..."
5. The Cambridge History of English Literature by Adolphus William Ward, Alfred Rayney Waller (1910)
"For lovers of sport and action, there were exhibitions of swordplay, wrestling
and so forth, which the drama had woven into its own texture, besides battles ..."
6. The Dictionary of National Biography by Sidney Lee (1908)
"It was a great treat to see Girtin at hie studies,' says one writer, who proceeds
to describe hie extraordinary facility; another speaks of 'the swordplay ..."
7. The Library of Literary Criticism of English and American Authors by Charles Wells Moulton (1904)
"Trollope's novels deal almost entirely with the author's own time ; no mediaeval
history, bravos, swordplay, moonlight romance. His people are common people ..."
8. The International Library of Famous Literature: Selections from the World's by Richard Garnett, Leon Vallée, Alois Brandl, Donald Grant Mitchell (1899)
""I studied swordplay under Signor Contarini of Paris," then said Lord Grey. "
Who was your master ? " " I have studied, my lord, under Signor Stern ..."
9. Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year by Ernest Clark Hartwell (1921)
"It has been a long time since I have had a bit of swordplay. What do yous say?"
"As you wish," replied the youth, who now began to believe that Robin was ..."
10. Heroes of Destiny Episode I: Eternal Knights by Kevin Wong (2006)
"swordplay, that is...!" said Kevin to Maria, while growing incredibly flustered
by Maria's words and actions ... "And I'm not just talking about swordplay. ..."
11. The Cambridge History of English Literature by Adolphus William Ward, Alfred Rayney Waller (1910)
"For lovers of sport and action, there were exhibitions of swordplay, wrestling
and so forth, which the drama had woven into its own texture, besides battles ..."
12. The Dictionary of National Biography by Sidney Lee (1908)
"It was a great treat to see Girtin at hie studies,' says one writer, who proceeds
to describe hie extraordinary facility; another speaks of 'the swordplay ..."
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