BATTALION

battalion. Battalion, n. a body of foot from 5-8 men

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Bat‐tal″ion (–tăl″yŭn; 106), n. [[F. bataillon, fr. It. battaglione. See Battalia.]] 1. 1. A body of troops; esp. a body of troops or an army in battle array. “The whole battalion views.” Milton.
2. 2. (Mil.) A regiment, or two or more companies of a regiment, esp. when assembled for drill or battle.