Definition of "halberdier" [hal•berd•ier]

• A soldier armed with halberd (noun)

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• "The English tried a desperation attack down hill with their last remaining halberdier stand in the center, and succeded in taking out another French knight."
• "Count Egmont going to execution; in which I have the honour to figure as a halberdier, Captain Hoby as the Count, and Captain Goby as the Duke of Alva, looking out of window."
• "Jones did not think fit to acquaint the serjeant with his design; though he might have done it with great safety, for the halberdier was himself a man of honour, and had killed his man."