matachin

See also: matachín

English

Etymology

From Spanish matachín.

Noun

matachin (plural matachins or matachines)

A carnivalesque dance with swords and bucklers, traditionally performed in Spain by costumed troupes.
A dancer who performs this dance.

Alternative forms

matachina, matachine

Related terms

matachini

Translations

dance with swords and bucklers

French: matassin (fr) m

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