Fencers

/ˈfɛnsərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fencer; multiple people who practice or compete in fencing.

Etymology

Simple plural formation of 'fencer' by adding the standard -s suffix. Fencing became a formalized sport in Renaissance Italy and France, and 'fencers' as a collective term grew common by the 17th century.

Kelly Says

Fencers as a group are famous for their stoicism—they practice 'touches' (points) that last fractions of a second, requiring superhuman reaction times that rival professional baseball players reading a pitch.

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