cuirassier

American  

[kweer-uh-seer] / ˌkwɪər əˈsɪər /

noun

1. a cavalry soldier wearing a cuirass.

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cuirassier British  

/ ˌkwɪərəˈsɪə /

noun

1. a mounted soldier, esp of the 16th century, who wore a cuirass

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Etymology

Origin of cuirassier

From French, dating back to 1545–55; see origin at cuirass, -ier ²

Example Sentences

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cuirassier

A tall cuirassier was moving quietly in the midst of all this mob, every man in which wanted to lay hold of him—one by the arm, another by the collar.

From The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War by Alexandre Chatrian

As the cuirassier rode past with the lifeless body in his arms, a fresh young voice cried, half in fear, half in compassion: "Ah! the poor young officer!"

From For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time by Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar Meding

“Name it, fair lady!” gallantly challenged the young cuirassier.

From The White Gauntlet by Mayne Reid

The whole affair had been managed so silently that, beyond the six men comprising the guard, with the corporal himself, not another cuirassier knew of what had happened.

From The White Gauntlet by Mayne Reid

After giving utterance to them, the cuirassier captain leaped silently out of his saddle; and, mounting the stone steps, entered the door of the dwelling.

From The White Gauntlet by Mayne Reid