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Webster 1828 Edition

Cuirassier

CUIRASSIER

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Noun.

A soldier armed with a cuirass, or breast plate.

Definition 2024

cuirassier

cuirassier

English

Noun

cuirassier ‎(plural cuirassiers)

(historical) A cavalry soldier equipped with a cuirass (armor).

French

Etymology

Old French cuiracer, from cuirace + -er. More at English cuirass, French cuirasse.

Noun

cuirassier m ‎(plural cuirassiers)

cuirassier