Definition of Desertions

1. Noun. (plural of desertion) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Desertions

1. desertion [n] - See also: desertion

Lexicographical Neighbors of Desertions

desert willow
deserted
desertedness
deserter
deserters
desertful
desertic
desertic soil
desertification
desertified
desertifies
desertify
desertifying
deserting
desertion
desertions (current term)
desertland
desertlands
desertless
desertlessly
desertlike
desertness
deserts
deserty
deserve
deserved
deservedly
deservedness
deservednesses
deserver

Literary usage of Desertions

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1867)
"Of desertions, or encouraging desertions, of harboring deserters, and of attempts to avoid military service : Provided, that in cases ..."

2. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, with Documents, Narratives by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1867)
"Of desertions, or encouraging desertions, of harboring deserters, and of attempts to avoid military service : Provided, that in cases of palpable wrong and ..."

3. Military History of Ulysses S. Grant: From April, 1861, to April, 1865 by Adam Badeau (1881)
"Approach of the end—Consternation of rebels—desertions from Lee's army —Discord in Richmond—Arming of slaves—Attempts at compromise— Preparations to ..."

4. Military History of Ulysses S. Grant: From April, 1861, to April, 1865 by Adam Badeau (1882)
"Approach of the end—Consternation of rebels—desertions from Lee's army —Discord in Richmond—Arming of slaves—Attempts at compromise- Preparations to ..."

5. The Socialists and the War: A Documentary Statement of the Position of the by William English Walling (1915)
"Hofrichter, speaking on military justice, severely condemned the state now existing in the army as regards the large number of desertions, which has become ..."

6. The History of Chivalry by George Payne Rainsford James (1835)
"... Christians—Massacres—Arrival of an Army from Persia—The Christians besieged in Antioch—Famine — desertions—Visions—Renewed Enthusiasm—Diminished Forces ..."

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