regiment
/ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪmənt/ noun C1- A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units.
Plural regiments
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The Morrels have been shipowners from father to son; and there was a Morrel who served in the same regiment with me when I was in garrison at Valence.’”
They therefore chose as leaders Mice that were most renowned for their family descent, strength, and counsel, as well as those most noted for their courage in the fight, so that they might be better marshaled in battle array and formed into troops, regiments, and battalions.
The regiment was stationed in India at the time, and before I could join it, the second Afghan war had broken out.
I followed, however, with many other officers who were in the same situation as myself, and succeeded in reaching Candahar in safety, where I found my regiment, and at once entered upon my new duties.
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