carbineer

[ kahr-buh-neer ]

noun

1. (formerly) a soldier armed with a carbine.

carbineer

/ ˌkɑːbɪˈnɪə; ˌkærəbɪˈnɪə /

noun

1. (formerly) a soldier equipped with a carbine

Word History and Origins

Origin of carbineer¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; earlier carabineer; carbine, -eer

Example Sentences

And it spoke well for the vigilance of the carbineers that the contrabandistas could find no more convenient place of concealment.

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The island militia were to consist of infantry and carbineers, under one of which all the male white inhabitants, from the age of fourteen to sixty-five, were to be included.

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On one occasion, when he was in love with the wife of a lieutenant of the carbineers who was ordered to Burgos, he nearly died of grief.

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Yet, despite the vigilance of this fine corps and their coadjutors the carbineers, the smuggler manages to live and to drive a thriving trade.

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The carbineers having searched every part of the ship below, we came on deck where the captain’s cabin was.

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