I. ˈkōrsər, ˈkȯr-, -ōəsə(r, -ȯ(ə)sə(r noun
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Etymology: Middle English, from Old French coursier, from cours course, run + -ier -er — more at course
: a swift or spirited horse : war-horse , charger
II. noun
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Etymology: course + -er
1. : a dog for coursing
2. : one that courses : huntsman
3. : any of a small group of birds that are related to the plovers and that inhabit Africa and southern Asia and are remarkable for their speed in running