Gendarmes - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Gendarme \Gen`darme"\, n.; pl. Gendarmes, or Gens d'armes. [F.] 1. (Mil.) One of a body of heavy cavalry. [Obs.] [France]

2. An armed policeman in France. --Thackeray.

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