carbineer

American

[kahr-buh-neer] / ˌkɑr bəˈnɪər /

Also carabineer,

noun

(formerly) a soldier armed with a carbine.

carbineer British

/ ˌkɑːbɪˈnɪə, ˌkærəbɪˈnɪə /

noun

(formerly) a soldier equipped with a carbine

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Etymology

Origin of carbineer

First recorded in 1795–1805; earlier carabineer; carbine, -eer

Example Sentences

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And it spoke well for the vigilance of the carbineers that the contrabandistas could find no more convenient place of concealment.

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On one occasion, when he was in love with the wife of a lieutenant of the carbineers who was ordered to Burgos, he nearly died of grief.

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Yet, despite the vigilance of this fine corps and their coadjutors the carbineers, the smuggler manages to live and to drive a thriving trade.

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The carbineers having searched every part of the ship below, we came on deck where the captain’s cabin was.

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This new opera is, and will be the chief event of the season," said an officer in the uniform of the carbineers, "and therefore I do not understand how it can be so easily postponed.

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