Militia

mi-lish′a, n. a body of men enrolled and drilled as soldiers, but only liable to home service: ( U.S. ) the whole body of citizens capable of bearing arms.— n. Milit′iaman , a man or soldier in the militia force. [L. militia — miles , militis .] Milk to Mole fāte, fär; mē, hėr; mīne; mōte; mūte; mōōn; th en.