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skirmisher

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1. n. One who skirmishes. Source: opted
2. n. Soldiers deployed in loose order, to cover the front or flanks of an advancing army or a marching column. Source: opted
3. n. someone who skirmishes (e.g., as a member of a scouting party) Source: wordnet
4. One who skirmishes. Specifically: pl. (Mil.) Soldiers deployed in loose order, to cover the front or flanks of an advancing army or a marching column. Source: webster
5. One who skirmishes. Specifically: pl. (Mil.) Source: adambom
6. n:100 n. someone who skirmishes (e.g., as a member of a scouting party) Source: ecdict

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skirmishes advancing army column cover deployed flanks front loose marching member mil order party scouting soldiers someone specifically

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