noun
Meaning 1
A soldier who serves in the light cavalry.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
light-horseman
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noun
Meaning 2
A member of species Chaetodipterus faber of West Indian fish with a high dorsal fin and brilliant colours.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, obsolete
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noun
Meaning 3
A member of species Pagrus auratus of snapper, whose skull is shaped in the front like a cap worn by light-horsemen.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, obsolete
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History
Etymology
From light (“not heavy”, adjective) + horseman (noun).