An archaic term for a type of sword thrust or a fashionable affectation in dress or manner, especially one that seems ridiculous.
From Old French origins, related to 'dondaine'. The term evolved to describe both weapons and, metaphorically, pretentious or showy behaviors.
Medieval French had this great tradition of making fun of fashion—dondine mocked people who copied fancy sword techniques or wore absurd styles, proving that 'trying too hard' jokes are centuries old!
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