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Old soldier

noun, slang

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

    "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. 2
    Someone with a lot of experience in something; an old hand.
  3. 3
    The butt of a smoked cigar, or an empty bottle of liquor. US, slang
  4. 4
    A bottle whose contents are drunk at a single sitting. slang

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