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fusilier

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

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armed formerly fusil Fusiliers borne british companies flintlock hence infantryman light musket now plural regiments royal soldier title

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fusile fusileer fusillade fusilladed fusillader fusillades

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