(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:51:49

Gen`darme" (?), n.; pl. Gendarmes (#), or Gens d'armes. [F.]

1. Mil.

One of a body of heavy cavalry.

[Obs.] [France]

2.

An armed policeman in France.

Thackeray.

 

© Webster 1913.

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