Dragooned: meaning, definitions and examples
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dragooned
[ drəˈɡuːnd ]
military force
The term 'dragooned' refers to the act of coercing someone into military service, often against their will. It originates from the historical use of dragoons, who were mounted infantry soldiers known for their forceful recruitment tactics. This practice is primarily associated with the 17th and 18th centuries when military recruits were often forcibly enlisted.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was dragooned into the army during the war.
- Many young men were dragooned against their will.
- The village was dragooned by the invading forces.
Translations
Translations of the word "dragooned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 forçado
🇮🇳 जबरदस्ती लिया गया
🇩🇪 zwangsrekrutiert
🇮🇩 dipaksa
🇺🇦 змушений
🇵🇱 zwerbowany przemocą
🇯🇵 強制的に徴兵された
🇫🇷 recruté de force
🇪🇸 reclutado a la fuerza
🇹🇷 zorla askere alınmış
🇰🇷 강제로 징집된
🇸🇦 مجند بالقوة
🇨🇿 naverbovaný
🇸🇰 naverbovaný
🇨🇳 强迫征召
🇸🇮 prisilno rekrutiran
🇮🇸 þvingaður
🇰🇿 мəжбүрлеп әскерге шақырылған
🇬🇪 ძალით გაწვდილი
🇦🇿 məcburi olaraq çağırılmış
🇲🇽 reclutado a la fuerza
Etymology
The word 'dragoon' dates back to the late 16th century and is derived from a type of horse soldier who was originally a mounted infantryman. The term comes from the French word 'dragon', which referred to a type of firearm used by these troops. As the dragoons became established within military ranks, the term evolved to encompass not just the soldiers themselves but also the often brutal methods they employed to recruit men into service. This led to the verb 'to dragoon' meaning to force someone into joining the military, which was especially prevalent during wartime, when armies found it necessary to bolster their ranks through any means necessary. The practice of dragooning was notable in various conflicts where manpower shortages were a critical issue.