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old soldier

noun

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  1. A former soldier, or one who has served for a long time.

    • For almost 90 years, the dependable 350hp diesel-electrics and their predecessors have given loyal service to Britain's industrial and main line railways, but even these old soldiers can't go on forever.

  2. Someone with a lot of experience in something

    Someone with a lot of experience in something; an old hand.

  3. The butt of a smoked cigar, or an empty bottle of liquor.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. A bottle whose contents are drunk at a single sitting.

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