swashbuckler

noun swash·buck·ler \-ˌbə-klər\

: a person or a character in a movie, book, etc., who is very brave and has many exciting adventures

Full Definition of SWASHBUCKLER

: a swaggering or daring soldier or adventurer

: a novel or drama dealing with a swashbuckler

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¹swash + buckler

First Known Use: 1560

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