grenadier
(in the British army) a member of the first regiment of household infantry (Grenadier Guards ).
(formerly) a specially selected foot soldier in certain elite units.
Origin of grenadier
1Other words from grenadier
- gren·a·dier·i·al, adjective
- gren·a·dier·ly, adverb
- gren·a·dier·ship, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for grenadier
/ (ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə) /
military
(in the British Army) a member of the senior regiment of infantry in the Household Brigade
(formerly) a member of a special formation, usually selected for strength and height
(formerly) a soldier trained to throw grenades
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Origin of grenadier
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