fusilier

 
Pronunciation: /ˌfjuːzɪˈlɪə/
(North American also fusileer)

noun

(usually Fusiliers)
  • a member of any of several British regiments formerly armed with fusils: the Royal Scots Fusiliers
  • historical a soldier armed with a fusil.

Origin:

late 17th century: from French, from fusil (see fusil1)