English Explanatory Dictionary

chasseur

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A soldier equipped for rapid movement; also, any of several light infantry regiments, especially in France.
  2. A servant or attendant.
  3. A hotel messenger, especially in France.
  4. A hunter or huntsman.
  5. A dish of meat cooked in a sauce containing mushrooms, shallots and white wine.

Pronunciation

/ʃæˈsɜː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chasseur.wav /ʃæˈsɝ/

Word forms

chasseur chasseurs

Etymology

Borrowed from French chasseur. Doublet of chaser.

Synonyms

cacciatore
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