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PRONUNCIATION OF CUIRASSIER

cuirassier  [ˌkwɪərəˈsɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CUIRASSIER

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Cuirassier is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CUIRASSIER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cuirassier

Cuirassier

Cuirassiers were mounted cavalry soldiers equipped with armour and firearms, first appearing in late 15th-century Europe. This French term means "the one with a cuirass", the breastplate armour which they wore. The first cuirassiers were produced as a result of armoured cavalry, such as the man-at-arms and demi-lancer, discarding their lances and adopting the use of pistols as their primary weapon. In the later 17th century, the cuirassier lost his limb armour and subsequently employed only the cuirass, and sometimes a helmet. By this time, the sword was the primary weapon of the cuirassier, pistols being relegated to a secondary function. Cuirassiers achieved increased prominence during the Napoleonic Wars and were last fielded in the opening stages of World War I. Cuirassiers continue to be employed as ceremonial troops by a number of countries.

Definition of cuirassier in the English dictionary

The definition of cuirassier in the dictionary is a mounted soldier, esp of the 16th century, who wore a cuirass.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CUIRASSIER


adipocere
ˌædɪpəʊˈsɪə
Asir
æˈsɪə
caboceer
ˌkæbəʊˈsɪə
cire
ˈsɪə
conferencier
ˌkɑnfərənˈsɪə
ensear
ɪnˈsɪə
foreseer
fɔːˈsɪə
harquebusier
ˌhɑːkwɪbəˈsɪə
insincere
ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪə
Laodicea
ˌleɪəʊdɪˈsɪə
Malvasia
ˌmælvəˈsɪə
panacea
ˌpænəˈsɪə
plumassier
ˌpluːməˈsɪə
sincere
sɪnˈsɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CUIRASSIER

cuffle
cuffless
cufflink
cuffo
cuffs
Cufic
cui bono
cuir-bouilli
cuirass
Cuisenaire rod
cuish
Cuisinart
cuisine
cuisine minceur
cuisinier
cuisse
cuit
cuiter
cuitikin
cuittle

WORDS THAT END LIKE CUIRASSIER

bossier
brassier
classier
dossier
dressier
easier
flossier
fussier
gassier
glassier
glossier
grassier
huissier
massier
messier
mussier
patissier
prissier
pussier
sassier
wussier

Synonyms and antonyms of cuirassier in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «cuirassier» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CUIRASSIER

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The translations of cuirassier from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cuirassier» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

胸甲骑兵
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

coracero
570 millions of speakers

English

cuirassier
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

cuirassier
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

باس الدرع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кирасир
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

couraceiro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অশ্বারোহী সৈনিক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cuirasse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cuirassier
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kürassier
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

胸甲騎兵
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

흉갑 기병
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cuirassier
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người mặc áo giáp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மார்புக் கவசம் அணியும் குதிரை வீரர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्युएरासीर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

zırhlı süvari
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cuirassier
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kirasjerów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кірасир
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cuirassier
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θωρακοφόρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kurassier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kyrassiär
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cuirassier
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cuirassier

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CUIRASSIER»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CUIRASSIER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cuirassier

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CUIRASSIER»

Discover the use of cuirassier in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cuirassier and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Austerlitz 1805: The Fate of Empires
The Kharkov Dragoons have also taken heavy casualties at the hands of the 13eme Legere. The co-ordinated attack by Nansouty's six carabinier and cuirassier regiments is too much for the unsupported Russians to stand this time and they ...
‎2002
2
Prussian Cavalry of the Napoleonic Wars (1): 1792-1807
Cuirassiers From 1 786 there were 13 cuirassier regiments, 12 of which consisted of five squadrons, each of two companies. The remaining cuirassier regiment, the Garde du Corps, consisted of three squadrons, also of two companies each.
Peter Hofschräer, 2012
3
A Dictionary of the Cuirassier Officers of the First Empire: ...
His thorough researche in public and private archives has allowed him to build up this comprehensive record book of every officer of this elite branch of service.
Olivier Lapray, 2008
4
Lützen and Bautzen 1813: The Turning Point
(1) 32'" Heavy Foot Battery (12) 2"° CUIRASSIER DIVISION: GM Duka 7 ' Brigade Leontiev Gluchov Cuirassier Regt. (3) Pskov Cuirassier Regt. (3) 2" Brigade Gudovich Cuirassier Regt. of the Military Order (3) 3' Brigade Massalov Lesser ...
‎2001
5
Lützen & Bautzen 1813: The Turning Point
(1) 32'" Heavy Foot Battery (12) 2"° CUIRASSIER DIVISION: GM Duka 7 ' Brigade Leontiev Gluchov Cuirassier Regt. (3) Pskov Cuirassier Regt. (3) 2" Brigade Gudovich Cuirassier Regt. of the Military Order (3) 3' Brigade Massalov Lesser ...
Richard Brzezinski, 2012
6
Russian Army of the Seven Years War (2)
Cuirassiers The rationale behind the formation of cuirassier regiments in the Russian army has already been mentioned. Before 1756 these regiments were trained to engage in shock combat, but still retained an earlier function of having a fire ...
‎1996
7
Prussian Cavalry of the Napoleonic Wars (2): 1807-15
2 Beeren The depot escaped to East Prussia, and the squadron formed from it joined Cuirassier Brigade Stuelpnagel. In 18o8 this became the 3rd Sqn. of the Brandenburg Cuirassier Regiment. No. 3 Life Regiment A detachment reached East ...
Peter Hofschräer, 2012
8
Regiments of the First French Empire: 54th Infantry ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Books Llc, 2010
9
The Army of the German Empire, 1870-1888
1888 The Body Guard Gendarmerie (the Kaiser's) originally consisted of one officer and twenty-four men detached from Prussian cuirassier regiments for duty in the Emperor's household. The soldiers were retained on the rolls of their ...
Albert Seaton, 1973
10
Napoleon's Cuirassiers and Carabiniers
armour 6-7 cuirasses 7, 20, 21,23 carabinier 27 banner, trumpet 13 w also standards, cuirassier Berthier. General 3 Bonaparte, Napoleon 3, 35, 37 brigadier, 4th Cuirassiers 26 capes 12, 14, 22 cuirassier 30 carabiniers 15, El (35 -36) see also ...
‎1977

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CUIRASSIER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cuirassier is used in the context of the following news items.
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At Waterloo Rosemary Hill
... holding up swords, pistols, carabines and holsters,' Scott reported, 'the great object of ambition was to possess the armour of a cuirassier'. «London Review of Books, Jun 15»
2
The Battle of Waterloo, as it happened on June 18, 1815
One French cuirassier division, charging at full tilt, is forced to ride straight through the allied chequerboard. They take withering fire from all ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
3
Whitwell: Forgotten soldier Samuel Godley remembered as bi …
... “It is understood that after Samuel's horse was shot from under him, he was struck on the head by a French Cuirassier who fractured his skull. «Gainsborough Standard, Jun 15»
4
From Whitwell to Waterloo: Remembering one of history's unsung …
It is understood that after his horse was shot from under him, he was struck on the head by a French Cuirassier who fractured his skull.”. «Worksop Today, May 15»
5
Italy marks anniversary of its rebellion against fascism
Cuirassier presidential guards descend the steps of the monument to the unknown soldier during a ceremony Saturday, April 25, 2015, to mark ... «Tribune-Review, Apr 15»
6
Great Events in British History: The Battle of Waterloo - Napoleon …
Here they were outflanked by the French dragoons and cuirassier brigades and suffered dreadful casualties. Wellington withdrew his men ... «Anglotopia.net, Apr 15»
7
La médecine en question : Obusite, pithiatiques ou l'imbécillité …
Nous reproduisons le journal de marche du 12e Cuirassier concernant la citation de la blessure de L-F. Céline : à noter que ce document ne ... «Unidivers, Mar 15»
8
Napoléon de retour sur la plage de Golfe-Juan, prêt à voler jusqu'à …
Un cuirassier se reposant sur la plage de Golfe-Juan piaffe d'impatience avant cette reconstitution phare de l'année : "j'ai hâte d'être dans le ... «Le Parisien, Mar 15»
9
The Iron Duke with flecks of rust: Wellington emerges as a lesser …
... gallant young titled blades whose heads or limbs had been lopped off by a passing cannon ball or the sweep of a French cuirassier's sabre. «Spectator.co.uk, Feb 15»
10
Photos Feb 3: Top images from around the world
Newly elected Italian President Sergio Mattarella, left, flanked by Italian Premier Matteo Renzi, waves from a car escorted by Cuirassier ... «Canada.com, Feb 15»

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