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
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 military uniforms begin with some suits of armour from the Tower, then proceed to a halberdier of Henry VII., and so on down to the uniforms now in actual use.
From Little Folks A Magazine for the Young (Date of issue unknown) by Various
Proceeding direct to Whitehall, Viviana placed a letter in the hands of a halberdier, and desired that it might be given without delay to the Earl of Salisbury.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
The halberdier poured out a cup of wine, and offered it to him; but, though well-nigh fainting, he peremptorily refused it.
From The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 An Historical Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison
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