1. Plural of hussar; soldiers of a light cavalry unit, originally from Hungary and Poland, known for their distinctive uniforms and skilled horsemanship.
Usage: historical; usually plural

Examples

• The hussars charged across the battlefield on their swift horses.
• Polish hussars were famous for their elaborate armor and feathered headdresses.
• The regiment of hussars served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars.
• Hussars were prized for their mobility and tactical skill in combat.
• The museum displayed the ornate uniforms worn by 18th-century hussars.