swordsmanship (sw as s)

[Eng. swords. man; -ship.] Skill in the use of the sword. "No skill in swordsmanship , however just, Can be secure against a madman's thrust." Cowper: Charity , 509. *swörds'-wom-an (sw as s), s. [Formed from Eng. sword , and woman , on analogy of swordsman (q. v.).] A woman skillful in the use of the sword or rapier. "A company of twelve Viennese swords women will shortly arrive in Paris to give a series of entertainments."- Pall Mall Gazette. swöre, pret. of v. [SWEAR.] swörn, pa. par. or a. [SWEAR.]