Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
harquebusier
Noun
ˈhɑːr.kə.bə.ziː
Definition
A soldier equipped with a harquebus, a type of early firearm.
Examples
- The harquebusier took aim from a concealed position.
- During the battle, the harquebusiers formed a line, preparing for the enemy’s charge.
- He was trained not only to use the harquebus but also to reload it quickly under pressure.
Meaning
Typically, a harquebusier was a foot soldier in the 15th to 17th centuries who used a portable gun known as a harquebus in battle.
Synonyms
- Infantryman
- Gunman
- Arquebusier
