Squadron

Zell's Condensed Dictionary · 1879 · p. 43

(skwōd'rün.) [FrolaIt. squadra, square.] (Mil.) A division ofa regiment of cavalry; usually consisting of from 100 to 200 men.-(Nav.) A division ofa Squarrose, fleet, dispatched on some particular expedition, and commanded by a vice-or rear-admiral, or commodore. [s. 850] IMG:plate0899.jpg:Gravür