2007-01-13 01:12:53 · 12 answers · asked by jcandytuftuk 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Swashbuckler is a term that came about in the 16th century and was applied to rough, noisy and boastful swordsmen. It came about due to the popularity of the fighting style using a side-sword with a buckler in the off-hand, which was filled with much "swashing and making a noise on the buckler".
2007-01-13 01:17:09 · answer #1 · answered by mcfifi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who fights with a single bladed sword and a small round shield.
The sword is referred to as a "swash" and this kind of shield is a "buckler" (also called a targe). This style was useful on boats or in ambushes where heavy armour was too restrictive.
Generally a swashbuckler these days is a character in a film who fights in an agile way with a sword. A good example is Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean, or Robin Hood in classic black & white films.
2007-01-13 01:32:47 · answer #2 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My understanding of what a swashbuckler is, is a story involving tall ships, pirates and swordplay set around the 17th century. I guess the derivation of the word is from the buckles which were fashionable in those days, (think the large belts and shoes) and swash which means to be drenched with seawater.
Cheers.
2007-01-13 01:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by chopchubes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swashbuckler is a term that came about in the 16th century and was applied to rough, noisy and boastful swordsmen. It came about due to the popularity of the fighting style using a side-sword with a buckler in the off-hand, which was filled with much "swashing and making a noise on the buckler"
2007-01-13 01:19:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A swashbuckler is someone who is free spirited, a person who displays a strong sense of justice, an aptitude for and enjoyment of fighting, and calmness, class, and wit even during combat.
2007-01-13 01:22:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dashing, daring, and charming pirate of the high seas.
2007-01-13 01:21:35 · answer #6 · answered by caroline j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a Buckle for doing up yr Swash obviously!!!!! LOL
2007-01-13 01:19:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A reckless impetuous irresponsible person
2007-01-17 00:42:24 · answer #8 · answered by chocodelight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a pirate
2007-01-13 01:22:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get off the Net long enough to consult your dictiionary (or buy one).
2007-01-13 01:21:28 · answer #10 · answered by Antonio 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋