= besogne, n.

Early form of besonio, n., bezonian, n.

(a) A raw recruit. (b) As a term of contempt: needy beggar, base fellow, knave, rascal.

A raw soldier.

A raw recruit.

A recently enlisted soldier; a raw recruit.

An enlister.

Military. Originally (in plural): †fresh or supplementary troops added to a military force, regiment, garrison, etc., to increase or maintain its…

A new recruit, esp. in an army or police force. Also in extended use: a novice in a particular field or profession.

= recruit, n. 1a.

A person who has been recruited, esp. for military service; a recruit.

= rookie, n.

U.S. slang. A recruit at a boot camp (see boot camp, n. 1).

A person inducted into military service. Also transferred.

Originally and chiefly Military. A new recruit; a trainee, a novice. Also occasionally: a person of lower rank. Also attributive.

Military. A recruit, a newly-enlisted serviceman; also, a serviceman under discipline for a misdemeanour; one assigned to menial tasks. Also trans…

A person whose hair is worn very short or shaved off entirely. U.S. Military slang. A member of the U.S. Marine Corps, esp. a new recruit. Frequently…

A new recruit, a newcomer.

a recruit.