member of the Hungarian light cavalry; member of a European light cavalry regiment
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Hussar Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(n.)
Originally, one of the national cavalry of Hungary and Croatia; now, one of the light cavalry of European armies.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutOriginally, one of the national cavalry of Hungary and Croatia; now, one of the light cavalry of European armies.
hussar
\hus*sar"\ (?), n. [hung. husz?r, from husz twenty, because under king matthais i., in the fifteenth century, every twenty houses were to furnish one horse soldier; cf. g. husar, f. houssard, hussard, from the same source.] (mil.) originally, one of the national cavalry of hungary and croatia; now, one of the light cavalry of european armies.
A light-horse trooper armed with saber and carbine.
Noun
1. a member of a European light cavalry unit; renowned for elegant dress
(hypernym) cavalryman, trooper
Hussar Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Hussar ( , , or spelling pronunciation ) refers to a number of types of light cavalry which originated in Hungary in the 14th century.
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Hussar Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
1/5 ounces European Apricot Brandy
Lemon peel
Tonic water or Quinine
In an 8-oz. highball glass filled with ice add brandy. Fill with tonic water or quinine. Twist lemon peel over drink to release oils.
Garish with lemon peel.
Lemon peel
Tonic water or Quinine
In an 8-oz. highball glass filled with ice add brandy. Fill with tonic water or quinine. Twist lemon peel over drink to release oils.
Garish with lemon peel.
