Definitions for fusilier
ˌfyu zəˈlɪərfusili·er

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fusiliernoun

   (formerly) a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fusiliernoun

   An infantryman armed with a form of flintlock musket

2. fusiliernoun

   A soldier in any of several regiments that once fought with such weapons

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fusiliernoun

   A soldier armed with a fusil.

   Etymology: from fusil.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fusilier

   Fusilier is a name given to various kinds of soldiers; its meaning depends on the historical context. While fusilier is derived from the 17th-century French word fusil – meaning a type of flintlock musket – the term has been used in contrasting ways in different countries and at different times, including soldiers guarding artillery, various elite units, ordinary line infantry and other uses.

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1. fusilier

   A fusilier is a type of soldier, originally from a unit that specialized in using a type of flintlock musket known as the fusil. The term is used in several modern armies to refer to different types of troops, ranging from airborne soldiers to front-line infantry. The name originated in Europe in the 17th century, but the role has evolved over time.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fusiliernoun

   formerly, a soldier armed with a fusil. Hence, in the plural:

2. Fusiliernoun

   a title now borne by some regiments and companies; as, "The Royal Fusiliers," etc

3. Etymology: [F. fusilier, fr. fusil.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fusilier

   Fusiliers is a name given to various kinds of soldiers; its meaning depends upon on the historical context. While fusilier is derived from the 17th century French word, fusil – meaning a type of flintlock musket – the term has been used in contrasting ways in different countries and at different times, including soldiers guarding artillery, various elite units, ordinary line infantry and other uses.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fusilier

   Fusileer, fū-zil-ēr′, n. formerly a soldier armed with a fusil, now simply a historical title borne by a few regiments of the British army (Northumberland, Royal Scots, &c.).

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. FUSILIER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Fusilier is ranked #38332 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Fusilier surname appeared 578 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Fusilier.
   
   56.7% or 328 total occurrences were White.
   37.5% or 217 total occurrences were Black.
   3.2% or 19 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   2.4% or 14 total occurrences were of two or more races.

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1. • Infantryman

How to pronounce fusilier?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say fusilier in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of fusilier in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of fusilier in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=fusilier
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fusilier
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=fusilier
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusilier
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fusilier
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=fusilier
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=fusilier
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html