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n. A company of trained militia in England or America from the 16th to the 18th century.

n. a company of trained civilian militia operating in England and North America between the 16th and the 18th centuries

n. A band or company of an organized military force instituted by James I. and dissolved by Charles II.; -- afterwards applied to the London militia.

n. A force of citizen soldiery identified with London; especially, one company or division of this force.

n. Sometimes used adjectively:

n. a company of militia in England or America from the 16th century to the 18th century

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