halberdier
[ hal-ber-deer ]
noun
a soldier, guard, or attendant armed with a halberd.
Origin of halberdier
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How to use halberdier in a sentence
"Then learn that you must salute all the royal carriages, whoever may be in them," said the halberdier gruffly.
Balsamo, The Magician | Alexander DumasI have faithfuly and conscientiously,' says he, 'performed my duties as a halberdier.
Roads of Destiny | O. HenryShe stops on the landing and looks our halberdier in the eye.
Roads of Destiny | O. HenryWe've got a new halberdier now, a bow-legged guy with a face like a sheep.
Roads of Destiny | O. HenryThe new halberdier drops his halberd, and it falls on the cigar-case.
Roads of Destiny | O. Henry
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