2 definitions found for Franc-Tireur

franc-tireur n 1: a sharpshooter (in the French army)

Franc-tireur Franc"-ti`reur", n. [F., fr. franc free + tireur shooter, fr. tirer to shoot.] (Mil.) A French partisan soldier, or one belonging to a corps of detached light troops engaged in forays, skirmishes, scouting, etc.