Franc-tireur
Pronunciation : Franc"-ti`reur", n. [F., fr. franc free + tireur shooter
Part of Speech : fr.
Definition : Defn: A French partisan soldier, or one belonging to a corps of detached light troops engaged in forays, skirmishes, scouting, etc.
tirer to shoot.] (Mil.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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