Squad \Squad\, n. [F. escouade, fr. Sp. escuadra, or It.
squadra, (assumed) LL. exquadrare to square; L. ex + quadra a
square. See Square.]
1. (Mil.) A small party of men assembled for drill,
inspection, or other purposes.
2. Hence, any small party.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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