Cyrano de Bergerac noun1 •A smart and articulate man, especially one who is the real power behind the throne and especially one with a big nose.But in running debate, which is like a duel with swords, Blaine was the Cyrano de Bergerac of his generation. Imperturbable, versatile, confident, never disconcerted, at the last line he hit. — 1902 formsCyrano de Bergeracs
