-carbineer-

n. [ F. carabinier. ] (Mil.) A soldier armed with a carbine. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. carbine, OF. calabrin carabineer (cf. Ot. calabrina a policeman), fr. OF & Pr. calabre, OF. cable, chable, an engine of war used in besieging, fr. LL. chadabula, cabulus, a kind of projectile machine, fr. Gr. &unr_; a throwing down, fr. &unr_; to throw; &unr_; down + &unr_; to throw. Cf. Parable. ] (Mil.) A short, light musket or rifle, esp. one used by mounted soldiers or cavalry. [ 1913 Webster ]