cuirassier

noun

cui·ras·sier ˌkwir-ə-ˈsir

ˌkyu̇r-

: a mounted soldier wearing a cuirass

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of cuirassier was in 1625

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“Cuirassier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuirassier. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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cuirassier

noun

cuir·as·sier

ˌkwir-ə-ˈsi(ə)r,

ˌkyu̇r-

: a mounted soldier wearing a cuirass

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