Meaning & use
Dogface
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An informal term, especially used during World War II, for an American infantry soldier.
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The veterans reminisced about their days as young dogfaces in Europe.
The film depicted the daily hardships faced by dogfaces on the front lines.
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The slang term gained popularity among American troops during World War II.
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infantrymangrunt
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