/sha serr"/ ; Fr. /shann suerdd"/ , n. , pl. chasseurs /-serrz"/ ; Fr. /-suerdd"/ .
1. (in the French army) one of a body of cavalry or infantry troops equipped and trained for rapid movement.
2. a uniformed footman or attendant; liveried servant.
3. a hunter.
4. Also called hunter's sauce . French Cookery. a brown sauce, usually containing mushrooms, tomatoes, shallots, white wine, etc.
[ 1790-1800; 1 , -EUR ]