BATTALIONS

Noun

battalions

plural of battalion

Source: Wiktionary


BATTALION

Bat*tal"ion, n. Etym: [F. bataillon, fr. It. battaglione. See Battalia.]

1. A body of troops; esp. a body of troops or an army in battle array. "The whole battalion views." Milton.

2. (Mil.)

Definition: A regiment, or two or more companies of a regiment, esp. when assembled for drill or battle.

Bat*tal"ion, v. t.

Definition: To form into battalions. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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