English dictionary
trainband
/'tr/eI/n,b/&/nd/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a company of militia in England or America from the 16th century to the 18th century
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A band or company of an organized military force instituted by James I. and dissolved by Charles II.; -- afterwards applied to the London militia.
Source: webster1913