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carabineer, carbineer|ˌkærəbɪˈnɪə(r), kɑːbɪˈnɪə(r)|
Also carabinier.
[a. F. carabinier, f. carabine carbine.]
A soldier who carries a carbine. (The 6th Dragoon Guards are distinctively called the Carabineers.)
1672T. Venn Milit. Observ. vi. 15 That the Harquebuzier and Carabinier be often exercised to shoot bullets at a mark. 1721Bailey Carabineers, horse-men who carry Carabines. 1819Rees Cycl. s.v., Formerly, all regiments of light armed horse were called Carabineers. 1820Byron Let. to Moore 13 July, I have heard no more of the carabiniers. 1873Daily News 17 Sept. 5/4 Yesterday, five Carabineers..gave evidence in favour of the Claimant. |