light-horseman

[ lahyt-hawrs-muhn ]

noun

, plural light-horse·men.

1. a light-armed cavalry soldier.

Word History and Origins

Origin of light-horseman¹

First recorded in 1540–50; light horse + man

Example Sentences

Along that beach a little way, the commander of the post, a Light Horseman, pointed out to me a broken boat.

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The light horseman of the Asiatic provinces wins his especial praise.

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The quondam light-horseman reappeared beneath the general's uniform.

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No epicure in England could pick a head with more glee and dexterity than they do that of a light-horseman.

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At the top of the list, as an article of food, stands a fish, which we named light-horseman.

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