serrefile

serrefile
serrefile or serafile /serˈə-fīl/ noun
1. (see ↑file1) a file of officers or men detailed to ride in rear of the rear rank of a squadron when in line
2. A soldier so detailed
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Main Entry:serried

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  • serafile — serrefile or serafile /serˈə fīl/ noun 1. (see ↑file1) a file of officers or men detailed to ride in rear of the rear rank of a squadron when in line 2. A soldier so detailed • • • Main Entry: ↑serried * * * serafile variant of serrefile …   Useful english dictionary

  • serre-file — [ sɛrfil ] n. m. • 1678; de serrer et file ♦ Gradé (ou soldat) placé en surveillance derrière une troupe qui défile. Marcher en serre file. Des serre files. ♢ (1835) Navire qui est placé le dernier dans une ligne de combat, dans un convoi. ⊗ HOM …   Encyclopédie Universelle

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