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swashbuckler

Pronunciation: /ˈswɒʃbʌklə/

Definition of swashbuckler

noun

  • a swashbuckling person: he was an explorer and something of a swashbuckler
  • a film or book portraying a swashbuckling person: two swashbucklers featuring kilted warriors are due to fill cinemas this year

Origin:

mid 16th century: from swash1 + buckler

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