noun
- soldiers or fighters armed with pistols
Usage: historical; archaic
Examples
- The cavalry unit included several skilled pistoleers.
- During the 17th century, pistoleers were common in European armies.
- The pistoleers took their positions behind the barricade.
- French pistoleers were known for their accuracy in battle.
- The commander ordered the pistoleers to advance.
- These pistoleers served as mounted infantry in the war.