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Demob

//diˈmɒb// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Demobilization; release from military service. UK, countable, uncountable

    "[…] word was, some men were getting their demob quicker than others."

Verb
  1. 1
    To demobilize; to release someone from military service. British

    "When Lil’s husband got demobbed, I said— / I didn't mince my words, I said to her myself, / Hurry up please its time / Now Albert’s coming back, make yourself a bit smart. […] think of poor Albert, / Hes been in the army four years, […]"

  2. 2
    retire from military service wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Clipping of demobilize.

Etymology 2

Clipping of demobilize.

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