SKIRMISHER

skirmisher

(noun) someone who skirmishes (e.g., as a member of a scouting party)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

skirmisher (plural skirmishers)

An infantry soldier used for skirmishing.

Source: Wiktionary


Skir"mish*er, n.

Definition: One who skirmishes. Specifically: pl. (Mil.)

Definition: Soldiers deployed in loose order, to cover the front or flanks of an advancing army or a marching column.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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