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the enlisted component of the army, as contrasted with the officers; the ordinary members of a group/organization especially a trade union, political party, business, company etc. (originally a military term, the designation comes from the fact that ordinary soldiers are required to muster in ranks---drawn up side by side---and in files---one behind the other. Obviously, the leaders-officers-are not required to assemble in such group formations).
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1. IN.HIS.PRESENCE. - JEFF.IN V-11 N-4 62-0909E 49 037
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That watchman had to be a trained man. He had to know what he was doing, for at any distance, as soon as they arose, the enemy, he could detect it. He could tell their march; he could tell their color; he could tell their rank and file. Just as far as the human eyes could see, he could see it. And he was higher than the rest of them, for he was trained to know the enemy.
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