matamore

common nouncommon nounproper noun

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matamore

common noun 1: (17th century) from the Spanish matamoros (killer of Moors), formed from matar ('to kill') and moros, plural of moro ('Moor'): it is the name of a false brave in comedy who constantly boasts of his exploits against the Moors.

Definition

Plural

matamores

Translations

  • englishenglish:blusterer