rough riders

proper noun

The 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, military unit in the Spanish-American War.

Meanings

rough riders1

noun
  1. pluralplural of rough rider

Rough Riders2

proper nounthe Rough Riders
  1. USdatedslanggovernmentThe 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, military unit in the Spanish-American War.
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APA

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Chicago

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