fusilier
or fu·si·leer
[ fyoo-zuh-leer ]
/ ˌfyu zəˈlɪər /
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noun
a member of a British regiment formerly armed with fusils.
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fusilier
/ (ˌfjuːzɪˈlɪə) /
noun
(formerly) an infantryman armed with a light musket
Also: fusileer
- a soldier, esp a private, serving in any of certain British or other infantry regiments
- (pl; cap. when part of a name)the Royal Welch Fusiliers
Word Origin for fusilier
C17: from French; see fusil 1
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