Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

swashbuckler

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.08 in modern English

Syllables
swash-buck-ler
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A swordsman or fencer who engages in showy or extravagant swordplay.

noun

A daring adventurer.

noun

A kind of period adventure story with flashy action and a lighthearted tone.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From swash (“beat, strike”) + buckler (“shield”).

Inflected Forms

swashbucklers (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

swashbuckle

Synonyms

daredevil madcap hothead lunatic harum-scarum

Questions

What does swashbuckler mean?
A swordsman or fencer who engages in showy or extravagant swordplay.
Where does swashbuckler come from?
From swash (“beat, strike”) + buckler (“shield”).

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