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It refers to a swordsman who is so skilled that he can cut the buttons from your shirt, at will. Implies accuracy and control. In the play you are quoting, it is said somewhat mockingly of Tybalt by Mercutio. Mercutio loses his duel to Tybalt in the end, though.

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