Squad
Pronunciation : Squad
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. escouade, fr. Sp. escuadra, or It. squadra, (assumed) LL. exquadrare to square; L. ex + quadra a square. See Square.]
Definition : 1. (Mil.)
Defn: A small party of men assembled for drill, inspection, or other purposes.
2. Hence, any small party.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Squad
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: Sloppy mud. [Prov. Eng.] Tennyson.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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