aircav

[ air-kav ]

noun

, Military Slang.

1. air cavalry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aircav¹

Probably earlier than 1965–70; by shortening

Example Sentences

"They're headed west, straight for Cambodia," groaned one Aircav platoon leader.

From Time Magazine Archive

As Operation Irving progressed, some 320 surrendering Viet Cong stumbled into the grasp of the Aircav alone.

From Time Magazine Archive

The remaining Viet Minh, pinned down by Aircav fire, regrouped and slammed back in four vicious charges that threatened to overrun the dug-in Americans.

From Time Magazine Archive