soldiery

[ sohl-juh-ree ]

noun

, plural sol·dier·ies

1. soldiers collectively.
2. a body of soldiers.
3. military training or skill.

soldiery

/ ˈsəʊldʒərɪ /

noun

1. soldiers collectively
2. a group of soldiers
3. the profession of being a soldier

Word History and Origins

Origin of soldiery¹

First recorded in 1560–70; soldier + -ry

Example Sentences

There were few people to be seen, and the children might have been taken for those of the soldiery, who ranged far.

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Open insults and threats were offered by the rebel soldiery whenever opportunity afforded.

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Finally, the chiefs actually feed the soldiery who watch them!

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Sebastian swept round upon the soldiery with his terrible gaze, and all recoiled.

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The Yankee officers were sent to an upper room, while the refugees were guarded below, under the immediate eyes of the soldiery.

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