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A collection of people; a company; a number; a multitude. |
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Soldiers, collectively; an army; -- now generally used in
the plural. |
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Specifically, a small body of cavalry, light horse, or
dragoons, consisting usually of about sixty men, commanded by a
captain; the unit of formation of cavalry, corresponding to the company
in infantry. Formerly, also, a company of horse artillery; a battery. |
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A company of stageplayers; a troupe. |
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A particular roll of the drum; a quick march. |
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To move in numbers; to come or gather in crowds or
troops. |
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To march on; to go forward in haste. |
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