Whats the buckler in swashbuckler? @WordsUnravelled
Whats the buckler in swashbuckler?  @WordsUnravelled
Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Author and game maker Joshua Blackburn quizzes Rob and Jess on the meaning of a piratey word.
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What's the "buckler" in "swashbuckler"?

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