Swashbuckler (SWOSH-buk-ler) noun
A daring and dashing pirate, soldier, or adventurer who is usually good with a sword, such as Robin Hood or Zorro. But in the sixteenth century, a swashbuckler was a loudmouthed swaggering bully.
A daring and dashing pirate, soldier, or adventurer who is usually good with a sword, such as Robin Hood or Zorro. But in the sixteenth century, a swashbuckler was a loudmouthed swaggering bully.
Hmmm.... I wonder what made the change? And when? ~Mrs. Potvin
ReplyDeleteIs there really much of a difference? Excepting for good sword fighting abilities a pirate isn't much different than a bully! It seems to me to be the same just with a few exceptions! Haha
ReplyDeleteWell... I was just being... ummm... nice. You should have read what I had originally wrote as a comment. You pretty much summed up my thoughts, though I dare say there are those who would still think they are heroes. Hugs, Mrs. Potvin
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