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Borrowed from French sentiment du fer (literally feeling of the iron).

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sentiment du fer (uncountable)

  1. (fencing) The ability to feel along the length of a fencing sword through holding only the weapon's grip, a quality of an experienced fencer.

French

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Literally, feeling of the iron.

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sentiment du fer m (uncountable)

  1. (fencing) sentiment du fer