carbineer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of carbineer
First recorded in 1795–1805; earlier carabineer; see carbine, -eer
Example Sentences
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No, I beg pardon! a carbineer; but no matter.
From Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 by Lever, Charles James
You can expostulate with a London bobbie, you can argue with a Paris gendarme, you can on occasion reason mildly with a New York policeman, but not with an Italian carbineer.
From Italy at War and the Allies in the West by Powell, E. Alexander (Edward Alexander)
The carbineer, Burgess, 10th troop, Captain Hallam, was foolhardy to attempt the bridge without orders.
From Ailsa Paige by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
Soon after entering these woods, K and F Companies of the 2d Rhode Island, and the carbineer company of our regiment, were thrown out as skirmishers.
From History of Company F, 1st Regiment, R.I. Volunteers, during the Spring and Summer of 1861 by Clarke, Charles H.
Adendorff, and a carbineer, were seen galloping wildly towards the ponts.
From The True Story Book by Lang, Andrew
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