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Definition
a member of a European military unit formerly composed of heavily armed cavalrymen
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force someone to do something; or subjugate by imposing troops
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force someone to do something; or subjugate by imposing troops
- Now call for the President's marshal again, bring out the government cannon, Fetch home the roarers from Congress, make another procession, guard it with foot and dragoons.Book 20 — BY THE ROADSIDE (16% in)
- Way for the Federal foot and dragoons, (and the apparitions copiously tumbling.Book 20 — BY THE ROADSIDE (2% in)
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