"poilu" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpwɑːluː/ Forms: poilus [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from French poilu (“brave”). Doublet of plew. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|poilu||brave}} French poilu (“brave”), {{doublet|en|plew}} Doublet of plew Head templates: {{en-noun}} poilu (plural poilus)
  1. (historical) A French infantryman during the First World War Wikipedia link: poilu Tags: historical
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