Definition/Meaning of musketeer

• English - Noun: musketeer ( plural musketeers ) ( military ) A foot soldier armed with a musket . ( military ) In 17th and 18th century France , a member of the royal household bodyguard . Translations
• English - Alternative forms: musqueteer
• English - Etymology: From French mousquetaire . Surface etymology is musket +‎ -eer