kurassier

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French cuirassier. Equivalent to kuras (“breast armour”) +‎ -ier.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌky.rɑˈsiːr/

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• Hyphenation: ku‧ras‧sier
• Rhymes: -iːr

Noun

kurassier m (plural kurassiers, diminutive kurassiertje n)

1. A cuirassier, type of cavalryman. [from late 16th c.]

Derived terms

• kurassiershelm