Word Study
fusilier
CIDE DICTIONARY
fusilier, n. [F. fusilier, fr. fusil.].
Formerly, a soldier armed with a fusil. Hence, in the plural: [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
fusilier, n. (US fusileer)
1 a member of any of several British regiments formerly armed with fusils.
2 hist. a soldier armed with a fusil.
1 a member of any of several British regiments formerly armed with fusils.
2 hist. a soldier armed with a fusil.
Etymology
F (as FUSIL)
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