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noun

Chasseur n.

(Mil.) One of a body of light troops, cavalry or infantry, trained for rapid movements.

An attendant upon persons of rank or wealth, wearing a plume and sword. "The great chasseur who had announced her arrival."

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Etymology of 'Chasseur'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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... is, I believe, true of the German—is now to all intents and purposes divided into two classes: holding troops and attacking, or "shock" troops, as the French call them. The latter consist of such picked elements as the Chasseur battalions, the Zouaves, the Colonials, the First, Twentieth, and Twenty-first Army Corps, and, of course, the Foreign Legion. All these are recruited from the youngest and most vigorous men, due regard being also paid to selecting recruits from those parts of France which have ...

— Italy at War and the Allies in the West • E. Alexander Powell

... Matilda, if compelled to quit her husband, should never want the home and subsistence of a gentlewoman, he repaired to the house (a handsome house in a quiet street) temporarily occupied by the French lady. A tall chasseur, in full costume, opened the door—a page ushered him into the drawing-room. He saw a lady—young-and with all the grace of a Parisieune in her manner—who, after some exquisitely-turned phrases of ...

— What Will He Do With It, Complete • Edward Bulwer-Lytton

... of method, was as follows:—From 12.30 to 1 a.m. the whole of our front and supervision line was bombarded with field guns, 5.9-inch howitzers and mine-throwers; but the chief intensity of fire was directed at B Company between Nairne and Chasseur Hedge, with the object, which was practically accomplished, of destroying or burying all the posts included therein. At 1 a.m. a red rocket was shot up from the enemy lines, and the fire from Nairne to Wrangel lifted, but fell with redoubled fury on the support and reserve ...

— The War Service of the 1/4 Royal Berkshire Regiment (T. F.) • Charles Robert Mowbray Fraser Cruttwell

... Pigeons, a la Chasseur Griddled White Potatoes *Stewed Lettuce Oyster Salad Cheese ...

— The Story of Crisco • Marion Harris Neil