boisman

plural boismen

1. CaribbeanA stickfighter.

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

   1975, Michael Anthony, Andrew Carr, David Frost Introduces Trinidad and Tobago, page 151

   2 more examples

   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.

   2012 January 21, Michelle Loubon, “Rio promoting traditional calypso”, in Trinidad Guardian

   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.

   2018 January 30, Kevon Felmine, “Stick fighters want Gayelle prize money increase”, in Trinidad Guardian