About The Word Tirailleur
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What's The Definition Of Tirailleur?Synonyms | Synonyms for Tirailleur: Related Terms | Find terms related to Tirailleur: See Also | Tirailleur In Webster's Dictionary \Ti`rail`leur"\, n. [F., from tirailler to skirmish,
wrest, from tirer to draw.] (Mil.)
Formerly, a member of an independent body of marksmen in the
French army. They were used sometimes in front of the army to
annoy the enemy, sometimes in the rear to check his pursuit.
The term is now applied to all troops acting as skirmishers.
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