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swash·buck·ling
/
ˈswɒʃˌbʌk
lɪŋ
,
ˈswɔʃ-
/
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-buhk-ling
,
swawsh
-
]
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adjective
1.
characteristic of or behaving in the manner of a
swashbuckler
.
noun
2.
the activities, deeds, or adventures of a
swashbuckler
.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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swash·buck·ler·ing.
Origin:
1685–95;
swashbuckl(er)
+
-ing
2
,
-ing
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swash·buck·le
/
ˈswɒʃˌbʌk
əl
,
ˈswɔʃ-
/
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-buhk-
uh
l
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-
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verb (used without object),
swash·buck·led,
swash·buck·ling.
to work, behave, or perform as a
swashbuckler
.
Origin:
1895–1900;
back formation from
swashbuckler
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swashbuckling
(ˈswɒʃˌbʌklɪŋ)
—
adj
1.
of or characteristic of a swashbuckler
2.
(esp of films in period costume) full of adventure and excitement
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