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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The cuirassier broke off and regarded the other steadily.
From The Strand Magazine, Vol. 27, No. 161, May 1904 by Various
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 Chatrian, Alexandre
The cuirassier captain, dismounted by the shock, in another instant lay sprawling upon the grass; while his horse, with trailing bridle, continued his onward gallop, wildly neighing as he went.
From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne
The sword, at that time, was the only weapon of the cuirassier cavalry, excepting their pistols; but by mutual agreement these last were not to be used.
From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne
Notwithstanding the insult he had put upon them, there were numbers present ready to shout— “Huzza for the cuirassier captain!”
From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne
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