GENDARME


Meaning of GENDARME in English

[ 'ʒɒndα:m ]

■ noun

1》 a paramilitary police officer in French-speaking countries.

2》 a rock pinnacle on a mountain, occupying and blocking an arête.

Origin

C16 (denoting a mounted military officer): Fr., from gens d'armes 'men of arms'.

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