Obs. [f. LEAGUER sb. + -ER1.] A (Dutch) trooper.
1635. Glapthorne, Hollander, II. (1640), D 1 b. My naturall Dutch too is a Clownish speech, and only fit to court a leagurer in. Ibid. (1639), Wallenstein, III. ii. E 3. Sure, My Lord intends to write some Proclamation ’Gainst wearing holland smockes, some furious Edict ’Gainst charitable leaguerers.
1654. Webster, Appius & Virg., IV. ii. 48. Though we dine to day As Dutch men feed their souldiers, we will sup bravely, like Roman Leaguerers.
