cuirassier

noun

cui·ras·sier ˌkwir-ə-ˈsir

ˌkyu̇r-

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: a mounted soldier wearing a cuirass

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First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cuirassier was in 1625

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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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