hussar
(originally) one of a body of Hungarian light cavalry formed during the 15th century.
a member of a class of similar troops, usually with striking or flamboyant uniforms, in European armies.
Origin of hussar
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How to use hussar in a sentence
Young Weimar looks uncommonly well in his hussar uniform, and the old prince and his wife and daughter are resplendent.
And I, the eau dormante of the convent, had become rather more daring than a hussar and more robust than a peasant.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician | Frederick NiecksI saw that I could not even let a hussar accompany them, for the mere rattle of a sword would have sent them mad with fear.
Maupassant Original Short Stories (180), Complete | Guy de MaupassantIt was he who organized the hussar force, and it was he who took Vienna.
The Romany Rye | George BorrowTo prevent this Captain Symonds ordered the hussar to chase her away, we making as if we were about to follow.
Hurricane Hurry | W.H.G. Kingston
British Dictionary definitions for hussar
/ (hʊˈzɑː) /
a member of any of various light cavalry regiments in European armies, renowned for their elegant dress
(pl; cap when part of a name): the Queen's own Hussars
a Hungarian horseman of the 15th century
Origin of hussar
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