grognard.
a grumbler; one who grumbles
Meaning & usage
a grumbler; one who grumbles
an old veteran soldier, specifically an old grenadier of the Imperial Guard (Grenadiers à pied de la Garde Impériale); an old complaining soldier
Where this word comes from
From grogner (“to snarl, grunt, growl, grumble”) + -ard.
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