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halberdier

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[hal-ber-deer] / ˌhæl bərˈdɪər /

noun

a soldier, guard, or attendant armed with a halberd.

Etymology

Origin of halberdier

From the Middle French word hallebardier, dating back to 1540–50. See halberd, -ier ²

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