Super Quiz: Derivation of military terms

1. From the Greek word meaning "one who attacks" (ships)

2. From the French word for a soldier armed with a long, pointed weapon

3. Originally a word for soldiers armed with bombs thrown by hand

4. From the Italian word meaning "square"

5. From the Italian word for mounted militia

6. So named because the guns that were carried "breathed fire" like dragons

7. From the Hungarian word meaning "light horseman"

8. From the pronunciation of the abbreviation of "construction battalion"

9. A cavalryman equipped with armor protecting both breast and back

ANSWERS

1. Pirates

2. Lancer

3. Grenadiers

4. Squadron (squad)

5. Cavalry

6. Dragoons

7. Hussar

8. Seabee (CB)

9. Cuirassier

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