halberdier

[ hal-ber-deer ]

/ ˌhæl bərˈdɪər /

a soldier, guard, or attendant armed with a halberd.

Origin of halberdier

From the Middle French word hallebardier, dating back to 1540–50. See halberd, -ier²

And he goes over and tells the halberdier to go upstairs and hustle the grub at the swells' table.

Roads of Destiny |O. Henry
A servant and a halberdier in the Prince's service, seeing these traces, rushed after him.

Holland, v. 1 (of 2) |Edmondo de Amicis
The normal equipment of the pikeman or halberdier was therefore light, consisting of a steel-cap and breastplate alone.

The Art of War in the Middle Ages A.D. 378-1515 |C. W. C. Oman
Jacopo motioned to Antonio to stand fast, while he drew nearer to the halberdier and whispered.

The Bravo |J. Fenimore Cooper

I have faithfuly and conscientiously,' says he, 'performed my duties as a halberdier.

Roads of Destiny |O. Henry