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- Dictionaryhussar/hʊˈzɑː/
noun
- 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"
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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.
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.
Jun 12, 2024 · 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.
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.
noun. 1. (originally) one of a body of Hungarian light cavalry formed during the 15th century. 2. a member of a class of similar troops, usually with striking or flamboyant uniforms, in European armies.
noun. a member of any of various light cavalry regiments in European armies, renowned for their elegant dress. ( pl; cap when part of a name ) the Queen's own Hussars. a Hungarian horseman of the 15th century.
Hussar definition: A horseman of the Hungarian light cavalry organized during the 1400s.
Definition of hussar noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
May 14, 2018 · hus·sar / həˈzär / • n. hist. (in the 15th century) a Hungarian light horseman. ∎ a soldier in a light cavalry regiment that had adopted a dress uniform modeled on that of the Hungarian hussars.
1. A horseman of the Hungarian light cavalry organized during the 1400s. 2. A member of any of similar, ornately uniformed European units of light cavalry.
