fusileer
- a variation of fusilier.
Example Sentences
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Cole and the three colonels—Ellis, Blakeney, and Hawkshawe—fell wounded, and the fusileer battalions, struck by the iron tempest, reeled and staggered like sinking ships.
From Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes by Fitchett, W. H. (William Henry)
Just ascertain the sentiments of that gallant fusileer.
From Sword and Gown A Novel by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)
At the Château d'Eau a young girl of nineteen, rosy and charming, with black, curling hair, dressed as a marine fusileer, fought desperately a whole day.
From History of the Commune of 1871 by Lissagary, P.
