gasconader

Meanings

• noun

  A Gasconader is a type of Spanish soldier or mercenary from the Gascony region of southwestern France, who were renowned for their military prowess and bravery in the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

  - "The Spanish army was reinforced by a large contingent of Gasconaders."
  - "The Gasconader's fierce battle cry inspired his comrades to victory."

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Variants

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gasconade , gasconaded , gasconader , gasconaders , gasconades , gasconading

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'gascon' meaning 'native of Gascony', and the suffix '-ader' meaning 'soldier' or 'man'.

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Trivia

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1. Gasconaders were often paid in land grants instead of wages.

2. The famous Spanish play 'Fuente Ovejuna' by Lope de Vega features a group of Gasconaders as its central characters.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reconquista: A period in Spanish history marked by the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

2. Spanish army: The military forces of the Kingdoms of Spain.

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Culture

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Gasconaders played a significant role in Spanish history, particularly during the Reconquista, the period of Spanish history in which Christian kingdoms gradually retook control of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. They were known for their martial skills and their distinctive armor, which included a helmet with a visor and a long, pointed beard.

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   - Remember that 'Gasconader' is a Spanish soldier from Gascony.

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