hussar

Speech parts

1. hussar - Noun

2. Hussar - Proper noun

Meaning

Originally, one of the national cavalry of Hungary and Croatia; now, one of the light cavalry of European armies.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

horseman trooper cavalryman horse soldier army dragoon horse cavalry commando chevalier Mounties equestrian chasseur carabineer lancers
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Antonyms

ponce infantry prowler civilian villain ground troops
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Hypernyms

trooper cavalryman

Examples

In 1882 the Imperial Russian Army converted all its line hussar and lancer regiments to dragoons, with an emphasis on mounted infantry training. Source: Internet

It was a well-trained light infantry unit comprising 11 companies of 30 men, 1 grenadier, and 1 hussar, and the rest light infantry. Source: Internet

Spur Corporation’s eight restaurant brands include Spur Steak Ranches, Spur Grill & Go, Panarottis Pizza Pasta, RocoMamas, The Hussar Grill, Casa Bella, Nikos Coalgrill Greek, and John Dory’s Fish, Grill, Sushi. Source: Internet

He appears in elaborate hussar dress for court and public ceremonies and in a plainer uniform on other occasions. Source: Internet

The Hussar is threatened by a 30 per cent rent hike from Corus Hotels. Source: Internet

Some modern military units retain the title 'hussar' for reasons of tradition. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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