What does "cuirassier" mean?

A cavalry soldier equipped with a cuirass (armor).

What is a synonym for "cuirassier"?

Common synonyms include: carabinier, dragoon, trooper.

noun

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Noun

1
A cavalry soldier equipped with a cuirass (armor). historical
"His vision was secular: the high priests 'will wear impressive robes'; the Herzl army would boast cuirassiers with silver breastplates;"
2
a cavalryman equipped with a cuirass wordnet

"His vision was secular: the high priests 'will wear impressive robes'; the Herzl army would boast cuirassiers with silver breastplates;"

Borrowed from French cuirassier, see below.