Chasseur

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Chasseur \Chas`seur"\, n. [F., a huntsman. See {Chase} to
     pursue.]
     1. (Mil.) One of a body of light troops, cavalry or infantry,
        trained for rapid movements.
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     2. An attendant upon persons of rank or wealth, wearing a
        plume and sword.
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              The great chasseur who had announced her arrival.
                                                    --W. Irving.
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