fusilier
Americannoun
noun
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(formerly) an infantryman armed with a light musket
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Also: fusileer.
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a soldier, esp a private, serving in any of certain British or other infantry regiments
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( pl; cap. when part of a name )
the Royal Welch Fusiliers
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Etymology
Origin of fusilier
From French, dating back to 1670–80; see origin at fusil 1, -ier 2
Example Sentences
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But the fusilier was not satisfied with the response.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2024
Mr Cameron has insisted the government takes the threat from extremism in all walks of society very seriously, pointing out that he launched the Extremism Taskforce after the murder of fusilier Lee Rigby last year.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2014
Close friend and fellow fusilier Sean Sheer said Lee took to fatherhood instantly.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2013
The funeral service for the fusilier from Middleton killed outside his army barracks in Woolwich tool place in Bury followed by a private committal at Middleton Cemetery.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2013
By seven o'clock every British soldier upon the hill, yeoman or fusilier, had been killed, wounded, or taken.
From The Great Boer War by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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