fusilier Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (formerly) a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket

WordNet

Fu"sil*eer", Fu"sil*ier" noun (Also<
  • Fusileer
  • Fusilier
)
Etymology
F. fusilier, fr. fusil.
Definitions
  1. (Mil.) (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.

Webster 1913