fusilier Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (formerly) a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket
WordNet
Fu"sil*eer", Fu"sil*ier" noun
(Also<
- Fusileer
- Fusilier
)
Etymology
F.Definitions
(Mil.) (a) Formerly, a soldier armed with a fusil. Hence, in the plural: (b) A title now borne by some regiments and companies; as, "The Royal .Fusiliers ," etc