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
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
Close friend and fellow fusilier Sean Sheer said Lee took to fatherhood instantly.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2013
I do, however, have a strong conviction that... in creating a single battalion fusilier regiment we are not best serving defence, the Army... or the Regiment.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2012
One, however, was able to confirm what had been before told to him, for he had seen Peter on foot advancing with the fusilier brigade.
From The Young Buglers by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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