Definitions for: Franc-tireur

[n] a sharpshooter (in the French army)

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

See Also: crack shot, marksman, sharpshooter