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Soldiery

A body of soldiers; soldiers, collectivelly; the military.

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Cavalry 76% connected

That part of military force which serves on horseback.

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Friendly 76% connected

Having the temper and disposition of a friend; disposed to promote the good of another; kind; favorable.

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Garrison 76% connected

A body of troops stationed in a fort or fortified town.

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Horse 76% connected

A hoofed quadruped of the genus Equus; especially, the domestic horse (E. caballus), which was domesticated in Egypt and Asia at a very early period.…

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Hostile 76% connected

Belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupi…

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Force 76% connected

To stuff; to lard; to farce.

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Personnel 76% connected

The body of persons employed in some public service, as the army, navy, etc.; -- distinguished from materiel.

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Soldier 74% connected

One who is engaged in military service as an officer or a private; one who serves in an army; one of an organized body of combatants.

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Soldier 74% connected

One who is engaged in military service as an officer or a private; one who serves in an army; one of an organized body of combatants.

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