STRELITZ

Etymology

Noun

Strelitz (plural Strelitzes or Strelitzi or Strelitz)

(historical) A soldier of the ancient Muscovite guard or Russian standing army.

Source: Wiktionary


Strel"itz, n.sing. & pl. Etym: [Russ. strieliéts' a shooter, archer.]

Definition: A soldier of the ancient Muscovite guard or Russian standing army; also, the guard itself.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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