halberdier
IPA: hˈæɫbɝdˈɪr
noun
- A soldier armed with a halberd.
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Examples of "halberdier" in Sentences
- His jeweled arm lifted, gesturing to a halberdier.
- The halberdier closed once more, and fresh blood spangled the floor.
- The halberdier straightened over the Kielmark's sagging form, uncertain.
- The question, from a muscular halberdier, sent a shiver down Suzine's stooped spine.
- A halberdier turned in his sleep where he lay, on some straw beneath the coach-shed, his halberd rattling as it struck the cobbles.
- The English tried a desperation attack down hill with their last remaining halberdier stand in the center, and succeded in taking out another French knight.
- Count Egmont going to execution; in which I have the honour to figure as a halberdier, Captain Hoby as the Count, and Captain Goby as the Duke of Alva, looking out of window.
- Jones did not think fit to acquaint the serjeant with his design; though he might have done it with great safety, for the halberdier was himself a man of honour, and had killed his man.
- I embraced this proposal with joy, and was immediately conducted to the place, where I was treated, while my illness lasted, with the utmost tenderness and care by this grateful halberdier, who had no other bed for himself than a hencoop during the whole passage.
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