"trainband" meaning in All languages combined

See trainband on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: trainbands [plural]
Etymology: Apparently a contraction of trained band. Head templates: {{en-noun}} trainband (plural trainbands)
  1. (now historical) A company of trained civilian militia operating in England and North America between the 16th and the 18th centuries. Wikipedia link: trainband Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-trainband-en-noun-gEjdiz6X Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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