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corporal

/ˈkoɹ.pɚ.əl/ adjective B2
  1. Of or pertaining to the body, especially the human body; bodily. · corporal punishment· corporal suffering
  2. Pertaining to the body (the thorax and abdomen), as distinguished from the head, limbs and wings, etc.
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“I demand admittance,” said a loud voice outside the room, “in the name of the law!” As no attempt was made to prevent it, the door was opened, and a magistrate, wearing his official scarf, presented himself, followed by four soldiers and a corporal.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 30 · C1
The jailer went out, and returned in an instant with a corporal and four soldiers.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 81 · C1
“To the dungeon, then,” said the corporal.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 81 · C1
I don't quite look the smart Lance-Corporal Emsworth, of B Squadron, do I?"
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 20 · B2

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