2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Fusileer \Fu"sil*eer"\, Fusilier \Fu"sil*ier"\, n. [F. fusilier, fr. fusil.] (Mil.) (a) Formerly, a soldier armed with a fusil. Hence, in the plural: (b) A title now borne by some regiments and companies; as, "The Royal Fusiliers," etc. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: fusilier n : (formerly) a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket
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