noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person, especially a soldier, armed with a pistol
2. 2
   someone armed with a pistol (especially a soldier so armed) wordnet

Synonyms

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handgunnerpistol cavalrymanpistol shooter

Antonyms

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rifleman

Etymology

From Middle French pistolier.