| 单词 | white squadron |
| 释义 | > as lemmaswhite squadron white squadron n. (also with capital initials) now historical one of the three squadrons into which the Royal Navy was formerly divided; also in admiral (also rear-admiral, vice-admiral) of the white squadron (cf. Admiral of the White at sense B. 19). ΘΚΠ society > armed hostility > hostilities at sea > navy > a naval force or fleet > [noun] > squadron > specific Irish guard1644 blue1653 Blue Squadron1665 white squadron1666 white1668 red1690 red squadron1702 1665 (title) A list of the perticulars of His Majesties fleet as they are divided into squadrons. Red. White. Blew.] 1666 London Gaz. No. 85/4 To steer after the Enemy, with the White Squadron in the Van, and the Blew in the Rear. 1702 Daily Courant 18 Mar. Thomas Hopson Esq; is made Vice-Admiral of the White Squadron. 1727 S. Colliber Columna Rostrata v. 167 Prince Rupert being detached with the whole white squadron..consisting of above twenty men of war and frigates. 1840 Penny Cycl. XVI. 160 Admirals of the red, white, blue, squadrons..bear a square flag of the colour of their squadron at the main..top gallant mast. 1891 F. E. Hulme Heraldry (1897) 262 Until 1864, Great Britain had admirals, and vice and rear-admirals, of the red, white, and blue squadrons. 1926 Amer. Mercury July 383/1 Why does he make so little of the White Squadron? 2007 J. M. Volo Blue Water Patriots v. 93 The White Squadron commonly led the line as the Van; the Red took the Center; and the Blue brought up the Rear. < as lemmas |
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