Your browser does not seem to support JavaScript. As a result, your viewing experience will be diminished, and you have been placed in read-only mode.
Please download a browser that supports JavaScript, or enable it if it's disabled (i.e. NoScript).
A body of troops; esp. a body of troops or an army in battle array.
A large body of troops ready for battle, especially an infantry unit forming part of a brigade.
a military unit consisting of three or more companies
Share your knowledge with the community
Browse our collection of 300,000+ community-written definitions
