cuirassier
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cuirassier
From French, dating back to 1545–55; see origin at cuirass, -ier 2
Example Sentences
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In those times of political agitation, the military man often took part in state intrigues; and in this craft the cuirassier captain, under the guidance of his royal patroness, had inextricably engaged himself.
From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne
The cuirassier captain had done all in his power, to hinder the event from obtaining general publicity.
From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne
Like an arrow from its bow the steed of the cuirassier shot across the sward.
From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne
On recovering from his surprise, the cuirassier captain hastened towards the window; but, before reaching it, he heard sounds without, conducting him to alarming conjectures.
From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne
On the cuirassiers, who were cut to pieces in that battle, being reorganized, it was observed to Napoleon that Lieutenant Rusiecki was not the height for a cuirassier.
From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 3, October, 1851 by Various
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