'Light-horseman' definitions:

Definition of 'Light-horseman'

From: GCIDE
  • Light-horseman \Light"-horse`man\ (l[imac]t"h[^o]rs`man), n.; pl. -men (l[imac]t"h[^o]rs`men).
  • 1. A soldier who serves in the light horse. See under 5th Light. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Zool.) A West Indian fish of the genus Ephippus, remarkable for its high dorsal fin and brilliant colors. [1913 Webster]