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Chasseur

//ʃæˈsɜː// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A soldier equipped for rapid movement; also, any of several light infantry regiments, especially in France.
  2. 2
    A servant or attendant.
  3. 3
    A hotel messenger, especially in France.

    "The chasseur of the Hôtel Récamier (whom he knew far too well) was approaching them at a run."

  4. 4
    A hunter or huntsman.
  5. 5
    A dish of meat cooked in a sauce containing mushrooms, shallots and white wine.

    "From France, Greeley checks in with rabbit chausseurs made with red wine, shallots, tomatoes, and rosemary; […]"

Etymology

Borrowed from French chasseur. Doublet of chaser.

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