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Formerly, a soldier armed with a fusil. Hence, in the plural:

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  1. n. Formerly, a soldier armed with a fusil. Hence, in the plural:
  2. n. A title now borne by some regiments and companies; as, "The Royal Fusiliers," etc.
  3. n. (formerly) a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket
  4. (a) Formerly, a soldier armed with a fusil. Hence, in the plural: (b) A title now borne by some regiments and companies; as, "The Royal Fusiliers," etc.
  5. n. (formerly) a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket