backswordman

[ bak-sawrd-muhn, -sohrd- ]

noun

, plural back·sword·men.

1. a person who uses a backsword.

Word History and Origins

Origin of backswordman¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; backsword + -man

Example Sentences

I use all to George Philpots at Dowgate; he's the best backswordman in England.

From Project Gutenberg