"in the wars" meaning in English

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          "text": "McArdle was at his post as usual. \"Well,\" he cried, expectantly, \"what may it run to? I'm thinking, young man, you have been in the wars. Don't tell me that he assaulted you.\"",
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        "Injured or damaged; with the appearance of having been treated roughly."
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