pistolier
/ˌpɪstəˈlɪr/
noun
- A soldier or person armed with a pistol, especially a cavalry soldier in historical contexts.
- The pistolier rode alongside the lancers during the battle.
- In the reenactment, the pistolier fired his weapon from horseback.
- Historical records describe the pistolier as a key part of the cavalry unit.
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