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Webster 1913 Edition


Skirmisher

Skir′mish-er

,
Noun.
One who skirmishes.
Specifically:
pl.
(Mil.)
Soldiers deployed in loose order, to cover the front or flanks of an advancing army or a marching column.

Webster 1828 Edition


Skirmisher

SKIRM'ISHER

,
Noun.
One that skirmishes.

Definition 2024


skirmisher

skirmisher

English

Noun

skirmisher (plural skirmishers)

  1. An infantry soldier used for skirmishing.

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