"belle sabreuse" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: belles sabreuses [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from French belle (“lovely”) + sabreuse (“swordswoman”), after beau sabreur. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|belle||lovely}} French belle (“lovely”) Head templates: {{en-noun|belles sabreuses}} belle sabreuse (plural belles sabreuses)
  1. A gallant swordswoman; a dashing female adventurer. Related terms: beau sabreur
    Sense id: en-belle_sabreuse-en-noun-U0~3UYDh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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