Meaning of cuirassier in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkwɪrəˌsɪr/

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1. Noun

   cuirassier

   Etymology

   mid 16th century: French, from cuirasse, from Old French cuirace (see cuirass)

   Definitions

   1. a cavalryman equipped with a cuirass