About The Word Franc-tireur
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Franc-tireur
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What's The Definition Of Franc-tireur?
[n] a sharpshooter (in the French army)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Franc-tireur: Related Terms | Find terms related to Franc-tireur: See Also | crack shot | marksman | sharpshooter Franc-tireur In Webster's Dictionary \Franc"-ti`reur"\, n. [F., fr. franc free + tireur
shooter, fr. tirer to shoot.] (Mil.)
A French partisan soldier, or one belonging to a corps of
detached light troops engaged in forays, skirmishes,
scouting, etc.
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