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
23 June 2025
(noun) members of a family line; “his people have been farmers for generations”; “are your people still alive?”
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.
