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soldiery

[ sohl-juh-ree ]

noun

, plural sol·dier·ies
  1. soldiers collectively.
  2. a body of soldiers.
  3. military training or skill.


soldiery

/ ˈsəʊldʒərɪ /

noun

  1. soldiers collectively
  2. a group of soldiers
  3. the profession of being a soldier
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of soldiery1

First recorded in 1560–70; soldier + -ry
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Example Sentences

There were few people to be seen, and the children might have been taken for those of the soldiery, who ranged far.

Open insults and threats were offered by the rebel soldiery whenever opportunity afforded.

Finally, the chiefs actually feed the soldiery who watch them!

Sebastian swept round upon the soldiery with his terrible gaze, and all recoiled.

The Yankee officers were sent to an upper room, while the refugees were guarded below, under the immediate eyes of the soldiery.

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