lochage (Meaning)
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lochage (n.)
An officer who commanded a company; a captain.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lochage
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lochage Sentence Examples
- The lochage was an ancient Greek military unit commanded by a lochagos.
- The Spartan army was organized into lochages of 128 men.
- The lochage was the basic fighting unit of the Athenian hoplite army.
- The lochagos was responsible for the training and discipline of his lochage.
- The lochage was a highly effective military unit, capable of fighting in both close order and loose order formations.
- The lochage was also used as a defensive formation, and could be deployed to protect the flanks or rear of an army.
- The lochage was an important part of the Greek military system, and played a major role in the many victories won by the Greeks.
- The lochage was eventually replaced by the phalanx as the main fighting unit of the Greek army.
- The term "lochage" is still used today to refer to a military unit, typically a company or battalion.
- The lochage is a testament to the military prowess of the ancient Greeks, and its influence can still be seen in military organizations today.
FAQs About the word lochage
An officer who commanded a company; a captain.
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No antonyms found.
The lochage was an ancient Greek military unit commanded by a lochagos.
The Spartan army was organized into lochages of 128 men.
The lochage was the basic fighting unit of the Athenian hoplite army.
The lochagos was responsible for the training and discipline of his lochage.
