The HIERONIMO Dictionary

backsword man

Definition:
"Backsword": sword-like stick with a basketwork hilt, used in fencing practice (Crystal and Crystal 2008)

Category:
Cultural - Weapons

Examples:

1
He greets me well, sir; I knew him a good backsword man.

Who speaks: Shallow.
To whom: Bardolph.
Observation:
"backsword" as pre-modifier

Translations:

1
Buen mensajero. Le conocĂ­ como buen esgrimista.