franc–tireur

noun franc–ti·reur \ˌfräⁿ-(ˌ)tē-ˈrər\

Definition of FRANC-TIREUR

: a civilian and especially a guerrilla fighter or sniper

French, from franc free + tireur shooter

First Known Use: 1808

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