HUSSAR


Meaning of HUSSAR in English

/hoo zahr"/ , n.

1. (originally) one of a body of Hungarian light cavalry formed during the 15th century.

2. a member of a class of similar troops, usually with striking or flamboyant uniforms, in European armies.

[ 1525-35; huszár hùsar brigand, pirate cursarius CORSAIR ]

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