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- US Pronunciation
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- [sawrd-pley, sohrd-]
- /ˈsɔrdˌpleɪ, ˈsoʊrd-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sawrd-pley, sohrd-]
- /ˈsɔrdˌpleɪ, ˈsoʊrd-/
Definitions of swordplay word
- noun swordplay the action or technique of wielding a sword; fencing. 1
- noun swordplay art of swordfighting 1
- noun swordplay the action or art of fighting with a sword 0
- noun swordplay verbal sparring 0
- noun swordplay the act or skill of using a sword in fencing or fighting 0
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Origin of swordplay
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; sword + play
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Parts of speech for Swordplay
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swordplay popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
swordplay usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for swordplay
noun swordplay
- fencing — a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary.
- dueling — Present participle of duel.
- duelling — a prearranged combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons according to an accepted code of procedure, especially to settle a private quarrel.
- foils — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of foil.
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