Partisan

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1. Noun

An adherent to a party or faction; esp., one who is strongly and passionately devoted to a party or an interest.

2. Noun

The commander of a body of detached light troops engaged in making forays and harassing an enemy.

3. Noun

Any member of such a corps.

4. Adjective

Adherent to a party or faction; especially, having the character of blind, passionate, or unreasonable adherence to a party; as, blinded by partisan zeal.

5. Adjective

Serving as a partisan in a detached command; as, a partisan officer or corps.

6. Noun

A kind of halberd or pike; also, a truncheon; a staff.
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