chasseur

noun

chas·​seur sha-ˈsər How to pronounce chasseur (audio)
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: one of a body of light cavalry or infantry trained for rapid maneuvering
3
: a liveried attendant : footman

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With a menu spanning oysters, chicken chasseur, turbot with green sauce and much else besides, the offering was so extravagant that part of a baggage car had to be repurposed to make space for an extra icebox containing food and alcohol. Oscar Holland, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024 The Saharienne in cognac suede and chasseur jacket in weightless bouclette cotton is testament to this. Allyson Portee, Forbes, 5 May 2023

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French chaceur, from chacier to hunt, chase, from Vulgar Latin *captiare — more at catch

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chasseur was in 1795

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“Chasseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chasseur. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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