hussar

Meanings

• noun

  A light cavalry soldier in Eastern Europe, particularly in the Hungarian and Polish armies, known for their distinctive uniform and skill in combat.

  - "The hussar charged into battle on his horse."
  - "The museum displayed a collection of hussar uniforms."

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Variants

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hussar , hussars

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Etymology

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Derived from the Turkish word 'husar' meaning 'army' or 'soldier'.

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Trivia

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1. Hussars were often used as honor guards for important persons.

2. The Polish hussars were famous for their high jumps over trenches during battles.

3. The last active hussar unit was disbanded in 1947.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cossack: Both hussars and Cossacks were light cavalry units in Eastern Europe, but they had some differences in organization and uniform.

2. Lancer: A type of cavalry soldier who uses a lance as a primary weapon. Hussars were often classified as lancers due to their use of lances in combat.

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Culture

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The hussars were an important part of Eastern European military history, particularly during the Ottoman Wars. They were known for their distinctive uniforms, which included colorful coats, fur hats, and lances. Hussars were also featured in literature, such as in the novel 'The Three Musketeers' by Alexandre Dumas.

How to Memorize "hussar"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soldier in a colorful coat and fur hat, riding on a horse and brandishing a lance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hussar' with the image of a fearless and skilled cavalry soldier.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'hussar' starts with the letter 'h', and think of the 'h' as a horseman in a colorful uniform.

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