This term, developed in the 16th century,was used to describe rough, noisy and boastful swordsmen. It is based on a fighting style using a side-sword in one and a _________ in the off-hand, which was filled with the production of a peculiar sound.
A classical X exhibits exceptional courage and swordfighting skill, a strong sense of honor and justice, a chivalric romantic sense, and the capacity for wit, style, and resourcefulness under pressure. Such characters include The Three Musketeers, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Robin Hood, Zorro.
Today the term has changed, and refers to both a type of fictitious character and to a fiction genre. It also refers to a brilliant performance by someone.
What term?
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Swashbuckler
from Abhra Das
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