light-horseman en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From light (“not heavy”, adjective) + horseman (noun).
Meanings
- A soldier who serves in the light cavalry.
- (US, obsolete) A member of species Chaetodipterus faber of West Indian fish with a high dorsal fin and brilliant colours.
- (Australia, obsolete) A member of species Pagrus auratus of snapper, whose skull is shaped in the front like a cap worn by light-horsemen.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighthorseman | alternative | lexicographic | |
| light-horsemen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |