Canadian English Meaning of tirailleur

Skirmisher

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Definitions and Meaning of tirailleur in English

Webster

tirailleur (n.)

Formerly, a member of an independent body of marksmen in the French army. They were used sometimes in front of the army to annoy the enemy, sometimes in the rear to check his pursuit. The term is now applied to all troops acting as skirmishers.

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Skirmisher

Formerly, a member of an independent body of marksmen in the French army. They were used sometimes in front of the army to annoy the enemy, sometimes in the rea

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