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cuirassier

cuirassier

9.9
A soldier on horseback who wears metal chest armor and fights in battle
  • noun
  • /ˌkwɪrəˈsɪr/
translation icon : cuirassier
  • Dickie has promised to get me a cuirassier's helmet.
  • French cuirassiers
  • Cuirassiers Before Their Charge
  • black cuirassiers

Examples

  • When you meet a cuirassier, you'll be lucky to bring away your life.

  • During the fierce battle, the cuirassiers charged bravely across the field, their armor shining in the sunlight.

  • The history book described how the cuirassiers played a crucial role in European warfare during the 17th century.

  • In the parade, the cuirassiers proudly displayed their traditional uniforms, showcasing their heavy armor and distinctive helmets.

Synonyms

cavalier
vscuirassier
  • Archaic
1 7.9

A soldier or knight who fights while riding a horse

is more about noble tone while the key stresses heavy protective armor
carabineer
vscuirassier
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A soldier who fights on horseback and uses a short rifle

emphasizes armor use instead of primarily carrying a carbine
cavalry soldier
vscuirassier
6.0

A soldier who fights on horseback

is the same role but specifically wears heavy metal body armor
carabinier
vscuirassier
  • Archaic
9.9

A soldier on horseback who carries a short rifle, often in older armies

focuses on wearing heavy armor rather than carrying a carbine
carbineer
vscuirassier
  • Archaic
9.9

A soldier on horseback who carries a short rifle

differs by stressing heavy armor and protection over firearm use

How Armored

plate armor
  • Specialized
8.0
cuirassier
9.9
cavalryman
2 8.1
infantryman
6 6.3

Surface Forms

cuirassier singular
cuirassiers plural

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.