cuirassier

cui·ras·sier

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kweer-uh-seer]
- /ˌkwɪər əˈsɪər/
- /ˌkwɪ.rə.ˈsɪə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kweer-uh-seer]
- /ˌkwɪər əˈsɪər/

Definitions of cuirassier word

noun cuirassier a mounted soldier, esp of the 16th century, who wore a cuirass 3
noun cuirassier a cavalryman wearing a cuirass 3
noun cuirassier a cavalry soldier wearing a cuirass. 1
noun cuirassier (historical) A cavalry soldier equipped with a cuirass (armor). 0

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Origin of cuirassier

First appearance:

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

From French, dating back to 1545-55; See origin at cuirass, -ier2

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Parts of speech for Cuirassier

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cuirassier

cuirassier popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cuirassier usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cuirassier

noun cuirassier

squadron — a portion of a naval fleet or a detachment of warships; a subdivision of a fleet.
horse — a large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous quadruped, Equus caballus, domesticated since prehistoric times, bred in a number of varieties, and used for carrying or pulling loads, for riding, and for racing.
army — An army is a large organized group of people who are armed and trained to fight on land in a war. Most armies are organized and controlled by governments.
lancers — a cavalry soldier armed with a lance.
bowlegs — outward curvature of the legs causing a separation of the knees when the ankles are close or in contact.

All 6 Synonyms of cuirassier