franc-tireur
franc–ti·reur
noun \ˌfräⁿ-(ˌ)tē-ˈrər\Definition of FRANC-TIREUR
: a civilian and especially a guerrilla fighter or sniper
Origin of FRANC-TIREUR
French, from franc free + tireur shooter
First Known Use: 1808
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