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New Model Army

British

noun

the army established in 1645 during the Civil War by the English parliamentarians, which exercised considerable political power under Cromwell

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The professional military force Parliament commanded — the New Model Army — was, if anything, even more fervent in its Puritan convictions and for the most part happy to enforce the new injunctions.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2024

Thanks to the effectiveness of Cromwell, the New Model Army, and the financial backing of the city of London, the round-heads gained the upper hand in the war.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

So the historical lexicographer will of course be able to find evidence for the expression New Model Army all the way back to 1645 or thereabouts.

From BBC • May 3, 2013

Julian Cope and New Model Army wrote songs about it.

From The Guardian • Jan. 12, 2013

The Spencerian school of sentiment seems to Mr. Arnold very lovely compared with the men of the New Model Army and their ways.

From Lectures and Essays by Smith, Goldwin

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