swashbuckler
Meanings
noun
- A swordsman or fencer who engages in showy or extravagant swordplay.
- A daring adventurer.
- A kind of period adventure story with flashy action and a lighthearted tone.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From swash + buckler.
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