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cadet
History (in England and in France before 1789) a gentleman, usually a younger son, who entered the army to prepare for a commission

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[Sammet 1969, p. 683].


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Though of more than average height, he was handsome and agile, and he would have been an altogether exemplary cadet had it not been for his quick temper.
"I wasn't long in the artillery; I'm a cadet retired," he said, and he began to explain how he had failed in his examination.
(John was an old servant, and had known his master when he was the cadet of the house, therefore, he often gave him his Christian name)--"I knew what Mr.
 
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