rogue's march

noun

1. a derisive tune played to accompany a person's expulsion from a regiment, community, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rogue's march¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

It was the “Rogue’s March,” and they never knew why they were not invited in to take something.

From Slate

"Come over here and we'll drum the rogue's march on you!" shouted the little ranger, planting his legs wide apart and drawing the ramrod from his long rifle.

From Project Gutenberg

Rogue′-el′ephant, one which lives solitarily, and is of dangerous temper; Rogue′-house, a lock-up; Rogue′-mon′ey, an assessment formerly levied in every county in Scotland for the expenses of catching and prosecuting criminals; Rog′uery, knavish tricks: fraud: mischievousness: waggery; Rogue′ship; Rogue's′-march, music played when drumming a soldier from a regiment, or driving any one away in disgrace.—adj.

From Project Gutenberg

When Uncle Henry thought it was bedtime, he would go to the piano and play the "Rogue's March."

From Project Gutenberg

March, m�rch, v.i. to move in order, as soldiers: to walk in a grave or stately manner.—v.t. to cause to march.—n. the movement of troops: regular advance: a piece of music fitted for marching to: the distance passed over.—March past, the march of a body of soldiers in front of one remaining stationary to review them; Forced march, a march in which the men are vigorously pressed forward for combative or strategic purposes; Rogue's march, music played in derision of a person when he is expelled as a soldier, &c.

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