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hussar
[ hoo-zahr ]
/ hʊˈzɑr /
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noun
(originally) one of a body of Hungarian light cavalry formed during the 15th century.
a member of a class of similar troops, usually with striking or flamboyant uniforms, in European armies.
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Origin of hussar
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British Dictionary definitions for hussar
hussar
/ (hʊˈzɑː) /
noun
- a member of any of various light cavalry regiments in European armies, renowned for their elegant dress
- (pl; cap when part of a name)the Queen's own Hussars
a Hungarian horseman of the 15th century
Word Origin for hussar
C15: from Hungarian huszár hussar, formerly freebooter, from Old Serbian husar, from Old Italian corsaro corsair
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