matachin

See also: matachín

English

Etymology

From Spanish matachín.

Noun

matachin (plural matachins or matachines)

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

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