cuirassier
English
Etymology
Borrowing from French cuirassier, see below.
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ)
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)