English Explanatory Dictionary

sellsword

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mercenary.
  2. Someone who only works for money, in the manner of a mercenary.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛlˌsɔːd/ /ˈsɛlˌsɔɹd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-sellsword.wav

Word forms

sellsword sellswords sell-sword

Etymology

From sell + sword. Compare hired gun.

Synonyms

mercenary
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