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veteran |
4 definitions found 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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