militiaman
[mi-lish-uh-muh n]
noun, plural mi·li·tia·men.
a person serving in the militia.
Origin of militiaman
Usage note
See -man.
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Contemporary Examples of militiaman
A few minutes later, Joyce was killed, shot in the back by a Somali militiaman.
In this clip, a group of rebels has allegedly seized a Basij militiaman, and is debating the next course of action.
Historical Examples of militiaman
Those trousers attracted the rapt attention of the militiaman.
Beasts, Men and GodsFerdinand Ossendowski
With the cynicism of a militiaman, he called it "a flea nest."
A Family of NoblemenMikhal Saltykov
The hunting-shirt of the militiaman and the hunter was in general use.
Life & Times of Col. Daniel BooneCecil B. Hartley
Now let the militiaman show us what he does when he is in an ill humor.
The Nameless CastleMaurus Jkai
Militiaman in 1738 and although over seventy years old, he with his sons signed the Revolutionary pledge in 1775.
Caudebec in AmericaWilliam Louis Cuddeback
militiaman
noun plural -men
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