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Definition of hussar
hussar
/hʊˈzɑːr/
hus · sar
Plural:hussars
hussar Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A historically lightly armed cavalryman in European armies, typically distinguished by a highly decorated uniform that often included a braided tunic and a slung pelisse.
Example
"The regiment of hussars rode swiftly across the open plains, serving as the army's mobile reconnaissance force."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From 16th-century Hungarian 'huszár', likely derived from Old Serbian 'gusar' (plunderer or pirate), which traces back to Medieval Latin 'cursarius' (corsair or runner).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hussar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hussar