Meaning of boisman | Babel Free

Definitions

A stickfighter.

Caribbean

Examples

“His great size and his ability as a boisman (stickfighter) made him immune from physical attack.”

“Commenting on his love⟳ for Talparo, the home of the formidable Talparo Tambule in Kandal troupe (a band of boismen), he said: “I have⟳ land⟳ in Talparo. I love⟳ Talparo. When I go up there, it is like⟳ a different zone. I love⟳ the bush. When I go up there, whack. I just watch⟳ around. I just lie⟳ down on the ground. I am enjoying nature. I pick⟳ oranges and portugals.”

“The fate of this year's National Stick⟳ Fighting Competition now hangs in the balance after boismen boycotted Friday's preliminary round at the St Mary's Basketball Court in Moruga as they demanded an increase⟳ in prize monies.”

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