cuirassier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cavalry soldier equipped with a cuirass (armor).

Pronunciation

/kwɪrəˈsɪər/ /kjʊərəˈsɪər/

Word forms

cuirassier cuirassiers

Etymology

Borrowed from French cuirassier, see below.

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