Definitions | hussar |
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- Originally, one of the national cavalry of Hungary and Croatia; now, one of the light cavalry of European armies.
Etymology: From (Hung.) huszír, "cavalryman" < gusar (highwayman, brigand) < corsaro (corsair) < cursarius (pirate) < cursus (running) < currere (to run) < (PIE.)
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