musketeer

/ˌmʌskəˈtɪr/
noun
  1. A soldier who is armed with a musket.
    • A musketeer had to be skilled at loading and firing quickly.
    • In the story, the three musketeers fought for the king.
    • The musketeer marched in formation with his regiment.
  2. A member of a French royal guard unit in the 17th and 18th centuries, often romanticized in adventure stories.
    • Many movies have been made about the adventures of the musketeers.
    • The musketeers wore distinctive blue uniforms with silver trim.
    • D'Artagnan dreamed of becoming a musketeer in the king's service.
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