A ticket authorizing delivery of military stores.

A warrant or commission giving authority to press men into military service. Obsolete.

A warrant giving authority to press men for service in the navy or army.

A warrant granted by a military commander to protect a place from pillage. Also: a guard or detachment of soldiers sent to protect the place. Now…

tough shit (also situation, stuff); also used attributively to designate a (real or imaginary) card, etc., allowing the recipient an interview to…