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

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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

“I am your prisoner, then?” said Sir Marmaduke, folding up the paper, and returning it to the cuirassier captain.

From The White Gauntlet by Mayne Reid

Returning upon the traces of the cuirassier guards, he re-entered the park, and advanced towards the mansion—which the darkness enabled him to do with safety.

From The White Gauntlet by Mayne Reid

It was one of the common stable lanthorns of the establishment—now doing guard duty in the quarters of the cuirassier troop.

From The White Gauntlet by Mayne Reid

The cuirassier then turned his head and gazed at George; but he spoke not a word.

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

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