rogue's march

American  

noun

1. a derisive tune played to accompany a person's expulsion from a regiment, community, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of rogue's march

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

What a queer, exciting life this rogue's march must be: this attempt of the bad half-crowns to get into circulation!

From Roundabout Papers by Thackeray, William Makepeace

The cart was followed by a dense crowd with martial music playing the rogue's march.

From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll

When Paine and Kirkbride had entered their carriage a mob surrounded them with a drum, playing the "rogue's march."

From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England by Conway, Moncure Daniel

Their heads were then shaved, after which they were marched about the square under guard, accompanied by a corps of buglers playing "the rogue's march."

From Three Years in the Federal Cavalry by Glazier, Willard W.

There could be no protest made against this time-honored rogue’s march.

From Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States by Semmes, Raphael