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soldier Hist. 
n. See 1784-1812 quote.
- 1784-1812 (1916) In every large camp the Chiefs appoint a number of young men to keep order . . . these are called Soldiers, they are all young men lately married, or are soon to be married, they have a Chief, and are armed with a small wooden club. They have great power and enforce obedience to the Chiefs.
- 1859 (1863) The Blackfeet chiefs paid us a visit, accompanied by their soldiers.
- 1874, 1880 We are also ready to give the Chief's soldiers, not exceeding four in each band, a present of ten dollars, and next year and every year after, each chief will be paid twenty-five dollars, and his chief soldiers not exceeding four in each band, will receive ten dollars.
- 1929 After a sufficient number [of Indians] had assembled, the first thing done was forming a band of "soldiers" or police. These practically chose each other, gathering into their company all the likely young men with those others who, it was known, could be relied on in an emergency.
- 1784-1812 (1916) In every large camp the Chiefs appoint a number of young men to keep order . . . these are called Soldiers, they are all young men lately married, or are soon to be married, they have a Chief, and are armed with a small wooden club. They have great power and enforce obedience to the Chiefs.