harquebusier

American

[hahr-kwuh-buh-seer] / ˌhɑr kwə bəˈsɪər /

Also arquebusier

noun

a soldier armed with a harquebus.

harquebusier British

/ ˌhɑːkwɪbəˈsɪə /

noun

Also called: arquebusier. (formerly) a soldier armed with an arquebus

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Etymology

Origin of harquebusier

First recorded in 1540–50; from Middle French; see origin at harquebus, -ier ²

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