spellsword

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UK/ˈspɛlˌsɔːd/US/ˈspɛlˌsɔɹd/

noun

A character class or archetype in fantasy stories and role-playing games that is capable of harnessing both magic and martial skills, such as melee weaponry, in combat.

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Meanings

nounspellsword (plural spellswords)

plural spellswords

  1. A character class or archetype in fantasy stories and role-playing games that is capable of harnessing both magic and martial skills, such as melee weaponry, in combat.

Origin

From spell + sword, most likely modeled after sellsword.

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APA

spellsword. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spellsword

MLA

“spellsword.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spellsword. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “spellsword,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spellsword.

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