halberdier

American  

[hal-ber-deer] / ˌhæl bərˈdɪər /

noun

1. a soldier, guard, or attendant armed with a halberd.

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Etymology

Origin of halberdier

From the Middle French word hallebardier, dating back to 1540–50. See halberd, -ier ²

Example Sentences

He certainly looks the part: a snappy dresser with a three-piece suit, a 16th-century hipster cultivated beard and a pocket watch, he bears an uncanny resemblance to a Lucas Cranach painting of a halberdier.

From Salon • May 25, 2015

Then, when she was about to proceed, she saw that the halberdier at the head of the Giant's stairway was smiling at her indecision, like one accustomed to such scenes.

From The Bravo by Cooper, James Fenimore

The adventures follow one upon another in quick succession, but are ended by a somewhat unnecessary fit of remorse, during which the halberdier tears up the nest.

From The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim by Grimmelshausen, Hans Jacob Christoph von

"Compose yourselves, venerable sirs," said the young halberdier, in a lowered tone.

From King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin

After gazing at him for some minutes, in mixed wonderment and fright, the halberdier ventured to draw near him.

From The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 An Historical Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison