musketeer
What is another word for musketeer? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A soldier armed with a musket, especially a member of the historic French royal guard.
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How to use musketeer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the three musketeers
royal musketeers
Etymology
From French mousquetaire, built from musket plus the agent suffix -eer.
Full origin of musketeer →Frequently asked questions
What does “musketeer” mean?
The word “musketeer” means a soldier armed with a musket, especially a member of the historic French royal guard. In plain terms, a soldier who carried a musket, most famous from the French royal guard of history and fiction.
How do you pronounce “musketeer”?
“Musketeer” is pronounced muhs-kuh-TEER (/ˌmʌs.kəˈtɪə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “musketeer” in a sentence?
Here is “musketeer” used in a sentence: “The novel follows four musketeers as they defend the honour of the queen.”
What part of speech is “musketeer”?
“Musketeer” is a noun.
Where does the word “musketeer” come from?
The word “musketeer” comes from French. From French mousquetaire, built from musket plus the agent suffix -eer.
