pistolier

/ˌpɪstəˈlɪr/
noun
  1. 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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