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- noun Alternative spelling of
sellsword .
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Examples
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It has royal heroes and villains, an ex-soldier turned sell-sword pushed towards redemption, and a court bard handy with daggers *cough*, Wheel of Time anyone?
Archive 2010-02-01 Jeff C 2010
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It has royal heroes and villains, an ex-soldier turned sell-sword pushed towards redemption, and a court bard handy with daggers *cough*, Wheel of Time anyone?
Today in Fantasy: February 20, 2010 Jeff C 2010
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Frequent changes in POV, location and the political situation can leave the reader feeling somewhat overwhelmed, and a number of characters particular the sell-sword Kemir and Princess Jaslyn don't quite feel as developed as they could have been due to this.
The Adamantine Palace by Stephen Deas Adam Whitehead 2008
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It wasn't only the wretched neighborhoods he prowled, as a cheap thug-for-hire, as a ne'er-do-well of dubious reputation, as a sell-sword.
Exile's Honor Lackey, Mercedes 2002
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It wasn't only the wretched neighborhoods he prowled, as a cheap thug-for-hire, as a ne'er-do-well of dubious reputation, as a sell-sword.
Exile's Honor Lackey, Mercedes 2002
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He put out that he was a sell-sword, wondered if there might be work in the great city.
Dragons of a Vanished Moon Weis, Margaret 2002
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He put out that he was a sell-sword, wondered if there might be work in the great city.
Dragons Of A Vanished Moon Weis, Margaret 2002
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The sell-sword pulled out a knife, and for one horrible moment, Skif thought that he was dead.
Take A Thief Lackey, Mercedes 2001
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"Sweet dreams," the sell-sword said, his tone full of bitter irony that wished the opposite.
Take A Thief Lackey, Mercedes 2001
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Skif blinked, eyes watering at the light, as the craggy sell-sword who had bought so much information from Jass peered down at him
Take A Thief Lackey, Mercedes 2001
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