war babies

A form of war baby — An officer owing his position to the need of the time rather than competence.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of war baby
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APA

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“war babies.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/war%20babies. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “war babies,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/war%20babies.

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