Dérobement
Dérobement
Basic Level Single Sword term
Definition
Evading a partner’s attempts to beat or take the blade while the combatant’s arm is extended.
Origin
French
Translation
- from "dérober": to steal (something or a kiss)
- from "se dérober": to shy away (from), to slip away,
- from "se dérober": (said of horses) to refuse