Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arquebusier
Noun
ˌɑːr.kwəˈbjuː.zi.ər
Definition
A soldier equipped with an arquebus, a type of early firearm.
Examples
- The arquebusiers played a crucial role in the battles of the Renaissance era.
- Many arquebusiers were trained in the art of marksmanship, often practicing for hours to improve their accuracy.
- During the siege, the arquebusiers provided essential fire support for the infantry.
Meaning
The term refers to a musketman or infantryman who used the arquebus in combat during the 15th to 17th centuries.
Synonyms
- musketeer
- gunner
- infantryman
