RIFLE-CORPS
\ɹˈa͡ɪfə͡lkˈɔː], \ɹˈaɪfəlkˈɔː], \ɹ_ˈaɪ_f_əl_k_ˈɔː]\
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n. A regiment of soldiers specially trained to the use of the musket; body of sharpshooters - formerly there where three such, called the rife bridge- since the introduction of rifled weapons the distinction is abolished; hence, any body of soldiers armed with the rifle;- also, a regiment of volunteers armed with and trained to the use of the rifle.
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