Soldiery

Soldiery
Soldiery Sol"dier*y, n. 1. A body of soldiers; soldiers, collectivelly; the military. [1913 Webster]

A camp of faithful soldiery. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

2. Military service. [Obs.] --Sir P. Sidney. [1913 Webster]


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