samurai

Definition

  • noun: a member of a Japanese military class in the past
  • noun: a military retainer of a Japanese daimyo practicing the code of conduct of Bushido

Examples

  • a 'samurai' sword/warrior

  • a powerful 'samurai'

Movie quotes

  • (..) The seven-year-old punches him. (imitates punching) He punches the baby, shoves the seven-year-old. My wife turns around, grabs a yardstick. She holds it like a samurai warrior. She then makes an announcement that the beatings will now begin by saying, ''l have had enough of this.'' (..)
    1983 Bill Cosby: Himself