Where does “pistoliere” come from?
pistoliere (Italian) comes from Italian pistola, from French pistole, from Middle High German pitschal, from Czech píšťala, from Old Czech píščala, from Proto-Slavic piščalь, from Proto-Slavic piskati, from Proto-Balto-Slavic pīṣk-.
pistoliere (Italian): A light cavalry soldier equipped with armour,...
Definitions
- A light cavalry soldier equipped with armour,...
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