CHASSEUR

Etymology

Noun

chasseur (plural chasseurs)

A soldier equipped for rapid movement; also, any of several light infantry regiments, especially in France.

A servant or attendant.

A hotel messenger, especially in France.

A hunter or huntsman.

(cooking) A dish of meat cooked in a sauce containing mushrooms, shallots and white wine.

Source: Wiktionary


Chas`seur", n. Etym: [F., a huntsman. See Chase to pursue.]

1. (Mil.)

Definition: One of a body of light troops, cavalry or infantry, trained for rapid movements.

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

19 April 2025

CATCH

(verb) grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of; “did you catch that allusion?”; “We caught something of his theory in the lecture”; “don’t catch your meaning”; “did you get it?”; “She didn’t get the joke”; “I just don’t get him”


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