fusilier

or fu·si·leer

[ fyoo-zuh-leer ]

noun

1. a member of a British regiment formerly armed with fusils. fusil.

fusilier

/ ˌfjuːzɪˈlɪə /

noun

1. (formerly) an infantryman armed with a light musket
2. Alsofusileer
   1. a soldier, esp a private, serving in any of certain British or other infantry regiments
   2. ( pl; cap. when part of a name )

      the Royal Welch Fusiliers

Word History and Origins

Origin of fusilier¹

From French, dating back to 1670–80; fusil ¹, -ier ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of fusilier¹

C17: from French; see fusil ¹

Example Sentences

Two other dogs, Jappy and Fusilier, had been previously killed, as neither was of any use as a puller.

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The man in his bed died while you was like that: a Fusilier Guards man.

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Become a Fusilier—one of those that wear plumes on their hats?

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He was brought in and proved to be an Inniskilling Fusilier who had taken part in an attack some four or five weeks previously!

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William Turner was elected the first Fusilier Captain; the names of his successors are recorded elsewhere in this book.

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