English

Noun

swordster ‎(plural swordsters)

1. A person skilled at using swords in sport or combat.
   • 1996, Jon E. Lewis & Penny Stempel, Cult TV: The Essential Critical Guide, Pavilion Books (1996), ISBN 1857939263, page 154:

     Dogtanian, an endearingly gauche puppy from Gascony, travels to Paris to join the King's Own Guard, falling in love en route with the beautiful Juliette, but eventually teaming up with swordsters Athos, Porthos and Aramis.

   • 1996, Andre Norton, The Warding of Witch World, Warner Books (2001), ISBN 9780759522008, unnumbered page:

     “Not in the Dales themselves, though they are restless—there have been two blood feuds between kin clans since the Year Turning, and Imry has his hands full with these hot-tempered swordsters. […]

   • 1998, Martin Connors & Jim Craddock, Video Hound's Golden Movie Retriever 1999, Visible Ink Press (1998), ISBN 9781578590414, page iv:

     A boy magician, aided by various ogres and swordster Svenson battles an all-powerful wizard for control of his kingdom.

Synonyms

• swordfighter, swordsman

Hyponyms

• swordstress, swordswoman