halberdier

noun

hal·​berd·​ier
plural -s
: a person armed with a halberd
especially : a guard who carries a halberd as a symbol of his duty

Word History

Etymology

Middle French hallebardier, from hallebarde + -ier -er

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“Halberdier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halberdier. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

halberdier

noun
hal·​berd·​ier
ˌhal-bər-ˈdi(ə)r,
ˌhȯl-
: a person armed with a halberd
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