Squadrilla

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A squadron, whether of boats or of airplanes. dated

    "One must lay down as a rule, and we here repeat the opinion expressed by famous aviators, that every attack, whether by a single machine or by a squadrilla, must always be carried out with the utmost vigour."

Example

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"One must lay down as a rule, and we here repeat the opinion expressed by famous aviators, that every attack, whether by a single machine or by a squadrilla, must always be carried out with the utmost vigour."

Etymology

Blend of squadron + flotilla?

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