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trainband

 

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Noun trainband has 1 sense
  1. trainband - a company of militia in England or America from the 16th century to the 18th century
    --1 is a kind of
    company; militia, reserves
    --1 has member: trainbandsman

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Trainband

Definition:

A trainband refers to a citizen militia or a military organization formed by civilians in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. A voluntary militia made up of civilians.

Usage:

1. In the 17th century, trainbands played a crucial role in defending towns and settlements.

2. The local trainband gathered together to prepare for possible threats.

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