'Fusilier' definitions:

Definition of 'fusilier'

(from WordNet)
noun
(formerly) a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket

Definition of 'Fusilier'

From: GCIDE
  • Fusileer \Fu"sil*eer"\, Fusilier \Fu"sil*ier"\, n. [F. fusilier, fr. fusil.] (Mil.) (a) Formerly, a soldier armed with a fusil. Hence, in the plural: (b) A title now borne by some regiments and companies; as, "The Royal Fusiliers," etc. [1913 Webster]