cuirassier
- noun
- /ˌkwɪrəˈsɪr/
- Dickie has promised to get me a cuirassier's helmet.
- French cuirassiers
- Cuirassiers Before Their Charge
- black cuirassiers
Examples
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When you meet a cuirassier, you'll be lucky to bring away your life.
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During the fierce battle, the cuirassiers charged bravely across the field, their armor shining in the sunlight.
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The history book described how the cuirassiers played a crucial role in European warfare during the 17th century.
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In the parade, the cuirassiers proudly displayed their traditional uniforms, showcasing their heavy armor and distinctive helmets.
Synonyms
A soldier or knight who fights while riding a horse
A soldier who fights on horseback and uses a short rifle
A soldier who fights on horseback
A soldier on horseback who carries a short rifle, often in older armies
A soldier on horseback who carries a short rifle
How Armored
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cuirassier comes from the French word cuirasse, meaning 'breastplate', and cuirasse is related to cuir, French for 'leather', because early chest armor was made of leather. A cuirassier was originally a soldier on a horse who wore a cuirass, so today the word means a horse soldier in heavy armor.