Obs. [f. stem of F. croisade (see the following words) + -ARD. Cf. CRUSARD.] A crusader.

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1766.  Smollett, Trav., I. 163. Fanatic croisards.

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1838.  G. S. Faber, Inq. Anc. Vallenses, 270. The unchristian zeal of the misnamed holy croisards.

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