halberdier
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of halberdier
From the Middle French word hallebardier, dating back to 1540–50. See halberd, -ier 2
Example Sentences
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He certainly looks the part: a snappy dresser with a three-piece suit, a 16th-century hipster cultivated beard and a pocket watch, he bears an uncanny resemblance to a Lucas Cranach painting of a halberdier.
From Salon ● May 25, 2015
The celebrated mouths of the lions were passed, and they were walking swiftly along the open gallery when they encountered a halberdier of the ducal guard.
From The Bravo by Cooper, James Fenimore
The spearmen and the young halberdier still slept soundly in their hanging position.
From King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin
After gazing at him for some minutes, in mixed wonderment and fright, the halberdier ventured to draw near him.
From The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 An Historical Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison
To the tower with you instantly! and you besides, vigilant Sir halberdier!
From King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin
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