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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Veteran \Vet"er*an\, a. [L. veteranus from vetus, veteris old
akin to Gr ? year, Skr. vatsara See {Wether}.]
Long exercised in anything especially in military life and
the duties of a soldier; long practiced or experienced; as a
veteran officer or soldier; veteran skill.
The insinuating eloquence and delicate flattery of
veteran diplomatists and courtiers. --Macaulay.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Veteran \Vet"er*an\, n. [L. veteranus (sc. miles): cf F.
v['e]t['e]ran.]
One who has been long exercised in any service or art,
particularly in war; one who has had
Ensigns that pierced the foe's remotest lines, The
hardy veteran with tears resigns. --Addison.
Note: In the United States, during the civil war, soldiers
who had served through one term of enlistment and had
re["e]nlisted were specifically designated veterans.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
veteran
adj 1: rendered competent through trial and experience; "troops
seasoned in combat"; "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran
steadiness"; "a veteran officer" [syn: {seasoned}, {veteran(a)}]
2: relating to or characteristic of or available to a veteran
or veterans; "veteran benefits"
n 1: a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; "the
veterans laughed at the new recruits" [syn: {veteran
soldier}]
2: a person who has served in the armed forces [syn: {vet}, {ex-serviceman}]
3: an experienced person; someone who has given long service
[syn: {old-timer}, {old hand}, {warhorse}, {old stager}]
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Veteran, WY
Zip code(s): 82243
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