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词汇 passe-volant
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Definition of passe-volant in English:

passe-volant

noun ˈpasˌvəʊlənt
historical
  • Military. A man temporarily hired as a pretend or dummy soldier in order to supply a deficiency at the muster or on the roll of a company or regiment.

Origin

Early 16th century (in an earlier sense). From Middle French, French passe-volant from passe- + volant flying.

Definition of passe-volant in US English:

passe-volant

nounˈpasˌvəʊlənt
historical
  • Military. A man temporarily hired as a pretend or dummy soldier in order to supply a deficiency at the muster or on the roll of a company or regiment.

Origin

Early 16th century (in an earlier sense). From Middle French, French passe-volant from passe- + volant flying.

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