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
Then a group of halberdiers, dressed in red; then a man in white, bearing black banner with white cross.
From Project Gutenberg
Two halberdiers shall be placed in the porch of the hall, leading to the court; they shall not allow any person to enter, without the permission of the Prince d'Evoli.
From Project Gutenberg
The court troops of Spain are called “halberdiers” and armed with the halbert.
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I will make a marrow flute of it to sing thy praises, compassionate halberdier.
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