swordcraft

[ sawrd-kraft, -krahft, sohrd- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

swordcraft

/ ˈsɔːdˌkrɑːft /

First recorded in 1850–55; sword + craft

Of how to use it I knew nothing, unless many bouts at single-stick with Jack should be some sort of apprenticeship in swordcraft.

They learn to tremble as little at priestcraft as at swordcraft, having acquired something of each.

Captain Amber was my teacher in other things than swordcraft.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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