FLYNN, ERROL


Meaning of FLYNN, ERROL in English

Flynn, Er ‧ rol /flɪn, ˈerəl/ BrE AmE

(1909–59) a US film actor who is thought of as a typical example of a ↑ swashbuckling character (=someone who is brave and strong, enjoys adventures, and sword-fighting etc) . He was known for being sexually attractive, for having very many lovers, and for drinking a lot of alcohol. His films include Captain Blood (1935) and The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938).

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.