Swasher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Swasher is a noun meaning comparative form of swash: more swash.
Meaning
comparative form of swash: more swash.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) One who makes a blustering show of valour or force of arms.
Example Sentences
As young as I am, I have obſeru'd theſe three Swaſhers: I am Boy to them all three, but all they three, though they would ſerue me, could not be Man to me; for indeed three ſuch Antiques do not amount to a man: [...]
[I]f they keepe their wits, yet they are accompted fooles by reaſon of their carriage, becauſe they cannot ride a horſe, which euery Clowne can doe; ſalute and court a Gentlewoman, carue at table, cringe and make congies, which euery common ſwaſher can doe, [...]
Word Forms
- swashers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swash, swashbuckler, bravado, swingebuckler, gasconader, swaggerer.
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