Except the malefactors whom we have described, and the diseased or infirm persons, the whole male population of the town, between sixteen years and sixty, were seen in the ranks of the trainband. From Wordnik.com. [Endicott and the Red Cross] Reference
And he proceeded to write some sentences, which he handed in to the clerk, who read out in his calm voice: "John Gilpin was a citizen of credit and renown; a trainband captain eke was he of famous London town.". From Wordnik.com. [Michael Strogoff : or the Courier of the Czar] Reference
AT noon of on autumnal day, more than two centuries ago, the English colors were displayed by the standard-bearer of the Salem trainband, which had mustered for martial exercise under the orders of John Endicott. From Wordnik.com. [Endicott and the Red Cross] Reference
"Humph! To-morrow you will deliver ten guns to the captain of the trainband at the court-house. From Wordnik.com. [Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia] Reference
A trainband captain eke was he. From Wordnik.com. [The Armourer's Prentices] Reference
"trainband". From Wordnik.com. [Elson Grammar School Literature v4] Reference
Trafalgar (tra-fal'gar), traffic (traf'ik), commerce. trainband (tran'band), a band or company of an organized military force instituted by James I dissolved by Charles II but reorganized later. trait (trat), distinguishing mark or feature. traitor (tra'ter), one who betrays a trust. tranquil (tran'kwil), calm. transcendent (tran-sen'dent), very excellent, surpassing others. transfigure (trans-fig'ur), change the appearance of; make more beautiful. transient (tran'shent), not lasting; staying for a short time. transition (tran-sizh'un), passing from one condition or place to another. transitory (tran'si-to-ri), fleeting. transmutation (trans'mu-ta'shun), the changing from one form or condition to another. travail (trav'al), toil; produce with severe exertion. treacherous (trech'er-us), faithless. From Wordnik.com. [Elson Grammar School Literature v4] Reference
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