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Etymology of the English word fusilier

the English word fusilier
derived from the French word fusilier
derived from the French word fusil
derived from the Old French word fuisil
derived from the Latin root *focilis petra
derived from the Latin word focus (hearth, fireplace; altar)

Date

The earliest known usage of fusilier in English dates from the 17th century.

Cognates

Dutch fusilier, German Füsilier, Swedish fysiljer

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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