Luke Roberts

Playing the greatest warrior in the seven kingdoms, that's absolutely no pressure. It didn't help, during the casting, the director kept saying, 'Remember, you're the most legendary swordsman ever.' I said, 'Great. I'll try and convey that in my four lines of dialogue.

English Actor

Douglas Hodge

In our culture, good looks are so important, and today he'd head straight for a plastic surgeon, but in Cyrano's time, the nose was who he was, and it didn't matter that he was a brilliant poet, a brilliant swordsman, a brilliant man. His nose defined him.

Michael Hayden

Before he played CIA Director Saul Berenson on 'Homeland,' a much younger Mandy Patinkin gained some fame as Inigo Montoya, a legendary swordsman, in 'The Princess Bride.

American Public Servant

Ian McDiarmid

There were a number of people who helped me get there, and the one I always mention is Michael Byrne, the great master swordsman and brilliant stunt double.

Scottish Actor

Kofi Kingston

I collect swords, but I'm not really a swordsman.

Ghanaian Wrestler

Swordsman often appears in historical tales and represents courage and skill.

Historical Usage

Though 'swordsman' sounds masculine, it can refer to any gender proficient with a sword.

Not Gender-Specific

Used metaphorically, 'swordsman' might describe someone skilled in sharp, cutting debate or repartee.

Metaphorical Use

A 'swordsman' in a circus or show is an entertainer, not a fighter.

Entertainment Context

A 'swordsman' in performance contexts suggests exceptional dexterity and showmanship.

Skill Implication

Using 'swordsman' may imply danger or risk involved in the skill displayed.

Risk Undertone

In games, 'swordsman' refers to a character choice focused on melee combat.

Gaming Character

A 'swordsman' in games often has unique fighting skills or abilities.

Special Skills

 Banshirô idolizes the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, a renowned swordsman who lived 150 years earlier. But Banshirô doesn’t admire his swordsmanship alone.

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 eggs it's only solace it's young will carry the genes of a master swordsman