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Veteran \Vet"er*an\ (v[e^]t"[~e]r*an), a. [L. veteranus, from
vetus, veteris, old; akin to Gr. 'e`tos year, Skr. vatsara.
See {Wether}.]
Long exercised in anything, especially in military life and
the duties of a soldier; long practiced or experienced; as, a
veteran officer or soldier; veteran skill.
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The insinuating eloquence and delicate flattery of
veteran diplomatists and courtiers. --Macaulay.
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Veteran \Vet"er*an\ (v[e^]t"[~e]r*an), n. [L. veteranus (sc.
miles): cf. F. v['e]t['e]ran.]
One who has been long exercised in any service or art,
particularly in war; one who has had much experience, or has
grown old or decrepit in service.
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Ensigns that pierced the foe's remotest lines,
The hardy veteran with tears resigns. --Addison.
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Note: In the United States, during the civil war, soldiers
who had served through one term of enlistment and had
reenlisted were specifically designated veterans.
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