swashbuckler
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swash·buck·ler
(swŏsh′bŭk′lər, swôsh′-)n.
1. A flamboyant swordsman or adventurer.
2. A sword-wielding ruffian or bully.
3. A dramatic or literary work dealing with a swashbuckler.
[Probably from the striking of bucklers in fighting.]
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swashbuckler
(ˈswɒʃˌbʌklə)n
1. a swaggering or flamboyant adventurer
2. (Film) a film, book, play, etc, depicting excitement and adventure, esp in a historical setting. Also called: swasher
3. (Theatre) a film, book, play, etc, depicting excitement and adventure, esp in a historical setting. Also called: swasher
4. (Journalism & Publishing) a film, book, play, etc, depicting excitement and adventure, esp in a historical setting. Also called: swasher
[C16: from swash (in the archaic sense: to make the noise of a sword striking a shield) + buckler]
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swash•buck•ler
(ˈswɒʃˌbʌk lər, ˈswɔʃ-)n.
a swaggering swordsman, soldier, or adventurer.
Also called swash′er.[1550–60]
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Noun | 1. | swashbuckler - a reckless impetuous irresponsible person adventurer, venturer - a person who enjoys taking risks tearaway - a reckless and impetuous person |
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