cuirassier
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cuirassier
From French, dating back to 1545–55; see origin at cuirass, -ier 2
Example Sentences
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M. Beaujour looked very much surprised when Blanche presented Louis to him as her brother; Sylvia, remembering the tall cuirassier with the fierce mustaches that had also been introduced as Blanche’s brother, appreciated his sensations.
From The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett by MacKenzie, Compton
As Marian came to the close of one of her grandest pas, the movement had inadvertently brought her close to the spot where the cuirassier captain was standing.
From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne
The steed of the cuirassier recoiled from the impetus of his more powerful adversary.
From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne
On his part the cuirassier captain used every effort to thaw the ice that surrounded him.
From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne
The cuirassier captain had not taken the trouble to collect this information without some glimmering of a design; though, as yet, he saw not very clearly in what way he could benefit by the knowledge.
From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne
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