Meaning & use
Fifers
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People who play the fife, a small high-pitched flute-like instrument, especially in a military or marching band.
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The parade was led by a group of fifers and drummers.
Colonial fifers played rousing tunes to keep soldiers marching in step.
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Historically associated with military marching bands, particularly in the American Revolutionary War era.
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