(n) :
primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square; (Army): A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, and averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred men
"Those half-rounding quards Just met, and, closing, stood in squadron joined." -Milton.
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(n) :
primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square; (Army): A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, and averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred men
"Those half-rounding quards Just met, and, closing, stood in squadron joined." -Milton.