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old soldier
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A former soldier, or one who has served for a long time.
Other meanings
2. noun
Someone with a lot of experience in something; an old hand.
3. noun
The butt of a smoked cigar, or an empty bottle of liquor.
4. noun
A bottle whose contents are drunk at a single sitting.
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