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harquebusier

American  
[hahr-kwuh-buh-seer] / ˌhɑr kwə bəˈsɪər /
Also arquebusier

noun

  1. a soldier armed with a harquebus.

harquebusier British  
/ ˌhɑːkwɪbəˈsɪə /

noun

  1. 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; harquebus, -ier 2

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