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 unfortunate Puritan was still propped against the pillar, as the halberdier had left him, but his head had fallen to one side, and his arms hung listlessly down.
From The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 An Historical Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison
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
The adventures follow one upon another in quick succession, but are ended by a somewhat unnecessary fit of remorse, during which the halberdier tears up the nest.
From The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim by Grimmelshausen, Hans Jacob Christoph von
"No matter; I will go down by the court of the palace, and boldly pass the halberdier unmasked."
From The Bravo by Cooper, James Fenimore
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