SWASHBUCKLER

Swashbuckler

Swashbuckler is a term that emerged in the 16th century and has been used as a term for pirates and swordsmen ever since. A possible explanation for this term is that it derives from a fighting style using a side-sword with a buckler in the off-hand, which was applied with much "swashing and making a noise on the buckler". Later the name "swashbuckler" became common for an archetype and the accordant special film genre.

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swashbuckler

Noun

  1. A swordsman or fencer, that engages in showy or extravagant sword play.
  2. A daring adventurer.
  3. A kind of period adventure story with flashy action and lighthearted tone.


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