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franc-ti·reur
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francs-ti·reurs
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.
French.
a sharpshooter in the French army.
Origin:
1800–10
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franc-tireur
(frɑ̃tirœr)
—
n
1.
a sniper
2.
a guerrilla or irregular soldier
[C19: from
franc
free +
tireur
shooter, from
tirer
to shoot, of unknown origin]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
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Francstireurs
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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