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swashbuckler

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swash·buck·ler  (swshbklr, 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.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.swashbucklerswashbuckler - a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
daredevil, harum-scarum, madcap, hothead, lunatic
adventurer, venturer - a person who enjoys taking risks
tearaway - a reckless and impetuous person


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Or what greater absurdity can there be than putting before us an old man as a swashbuckler, a young man as a poltroon, a lackey using fine language, a page giving sage advice, a king plying as a porter, a princess who is a kitchen-maid?
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
There was no reply from the bruised and bat- tered regiment, save that one man made broad- cast challenges to fist fights and the red-bearded officer walked rather near and glared in great swashbuckler style at a tall captain in the other regiment.
The Red Badge of Courage by Crane, Stephen View in context
I felt that under the guise of an intellectual swashbuckler was a delicate and sensitive spirit.
The Iron Heel by London, Jack View in context
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