MATACHIN

Etymology

Noun

matachin (plural matachins)

An old dance with swords and bucklers.

Source: Wiktionary


Ma`ta*chin", n. Etym: [Sp.]

Definition: An old dance with swords and bucklers; a sword dance.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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