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Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Veteran

/(vĕt"ẽr*an)/ · Vet·er·an · IPA /[ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən]/
01 a. Long exercised in anything, especially in military life and the duties of a soldier; long practiced or experienced; as, a veteran officer o…
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    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.
    “The insinuating eloquence and delicate flattery of veteran diplomatists and courtiers.” — Macaulay.
02 n. 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 i…
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    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.
    “Ensigns that pierced the foe's remotest lines, The hardy veteran with tears resigns.” — Addison.