arquebusier
- a variation of harquebusier.
Example Sentences
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He was a skilful arquebusier, and when the craft was well within range, he fired a shot.
From Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster by Sastrow, Bartholomew
To add to his vexation, the arquebusier had taken the torch with him, so that he should have to proceed in darkness.
From Windsor Castle by Ainsworth, William Harrison
He approached the shore in his remaining boat, of small size, taking with him his principal pilot, an arquebusier, and four oarsmen.
From The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) by Irving, Washington
“Then, sir, you deem that in slaying the hare, the arquebusier rid you of your witch wife?”
From Grisly Grisell by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
On seeing this, the arquebusier, who recognised the ring, unlocked the door, and admitted him.
From Windsor Castle by Ainsworth, William Harrison
