kurassier

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French cuirassier. Equivalent to kuras +‎ -ier.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌky.rɑˈsiːr/
  • Hyphenation: ku‧ras‧sier
  • Rhymes: -iːr

Noun

kurassier m (plural kurassiers, diminutive kurassiertje n)

  1. A cuirassier, type of cavalryman. [from late 16th c.]
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