sabreur

noun

sa·​breur

səˈbrər(‧),

saˈb-

plural -s

1

: one that carries a saber : cavalryman

2

: one that fences with a saber

Word History

Etymology

French, from sabrer to strike with a saber (from sabre saber) + -eur -or

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