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   hussar

   /hʊˈzɑː/

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   • 1. a soldier in a light cavalry regiment which had adopted a dress uniform modelled on that of the Hungarian hussars (now only in titles): historical "the Queen's Royal Irish Hussars"
   • ▪ (in the 15th century) a Hungarian light horseman. historical

   Word Origin from Hungarian huszár, from Old Serbian husar, from Italian corsaro (see corsair).

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   What does a hussar look like?

   • The traditional image of the hussar is of a reckless, hard-drinking, womanising, moustachioed swashbuckler. General Lasalle, an archetypal hussar officer, epitomized this attitude by his remarks, among which the most famous is: "Any hussar who is not dead by the age of thirty is a blackguard." He died at the Battle of Wagram at the age of 34.

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   What do you know about Hussars?

   • Did you know? A hussar is a member of a European light-cavalry unit used for scouting; the hussars were modeled on the 15th-century Hungarian light-horse corps.

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   What is a Hungarian hussar?

   • Originally, the hussars were Hungarian cavalrymen in the 15th century, but other Europeans thought they were super cool and began to wear fancy uniforms and ride horses, too. Since then, the term has been used for any kind of horsemen that resembled the original. The word hussar comes from a Serbian variant of the word pirate.

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   What was a Prussian Hussar in the Franco-German war?

   • Prussian hussar in the Franco-German War (1870–71), 19th-century wood engraving. hussar, member of a European light-cavalry unit employed for scouting, modeled on the 15th-century Hungarian light-horse corps. The typical uniform of the Hungarian hussar was brilliantly coloured and was imitated in other European armies.

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   Hussar - Wikipedia. Archduke Stephen of Austria, Palatine of Hungary, in 19th-century Hungarian general's hussar style gala uniform; [1] with characteristic tight dolman jacket, loose-hanging pelisse over-jacket, and busby.

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   A hussar is a member of a European light-cavalry unit used for scouting; the hussars were modeled on the 15th-century Hungarian light-horse corps. Learn more about the word history, examples, and related entries of hussar from Merriam-Webster.

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Hussar is a term for a soldier who served in a light-cavalry unit inspired by the 15th-century Hungarian hussars. Learn about the history, uniform, and role of hussars in various wars and armies.

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   A hussar is a type of light cavalry soldier, especially from Hungary or Europe, with distinctive uniforms. Learn the origin, synonyms, pronunciation and examples of the word hussar from Collins English Dictionary.

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   noun. (originally) one of a body of Hungarian light cavalry formed during the 15th century. a member of a class of similar troops, usually with striking or flamboyant uniforms, in European armies. hussar. / hʊˈzɑː / noun. a member of any of various light cavalry regiments in European armies, renowned for their elegant dress.

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   A hussar is a member of a lightly armored cavalry in Europe known for their elegant uniforms. Originally, the hussars were Hungarian cavalrymen in the 15th century, but other Europeans thought they were super cool and began to wear fancy uniforms and ride horses, too.

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   A hussar is a type of light cavalry soldier, especially from Hungary, with a distinctive uniform and history. Learn the origin, synonyms, and sentence examples of the word hussar from YourDictionary.