noun

fencer

fencer

The fencer prepared for the final match.

The fencer prepared for the final match.

He is a skilled fencer with quick reflexes.

He is a skilled fencer with quick reflexes.

((a/the)) fencer a person who takes part in the sport of fencing She is a talented young fencer.

Synonyms: swordsman, duelist

From the sport 'fence' + the agent noun suffix '-er'. 'Fence' itself comes from Old French 'defens', meaning 'defense'.

Imagine a person behind a 'fence' who is skilled with a sword. The sport originates from the concept of 'defense'.

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