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Definition of Picketed
1. picket [v] - See also: picket
Lexicographical Neighbors of Picketed
Literary usage of Picketed
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, with Documents, Narratives by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1866)
"... the fourth instant ¡ left in pursuit of the enemy, and proceeded down James
River twelve miles, to cross-roads. Remained in the neighborhood or picketed ..."
2. With Star and Crescent: A Full and Authentic Account of a Recent Journey by A. Locher (1889)
"... the Af- rin—The Plains—Boyda Eg.n—Bathers—Queer Hamlet—Queer Looking
People—picketed for the Night. For nearly two hours after parting with our friends, ..."
3. Travels to the Seat of War in the East, Through Russia and the Crimea, in by Sir James Edward Alexander (1830)
"... rewards of the Field-marshal—The camp described—The tents of the officers and
men—Horses, how picketed—Lancers and hussars armed alike—The infantry, ..."
4. The Defence of Lucknow: A Diary, Recording the Daily Events During the Siege by Thomas Fourness Wilson (1858)
"On this day the horses of the men of the 7th Cavalry were brought down and picketed
close to the Baillie Guard ; as, with a very few exceptions, the 13th, ..."
5. A Ride to Khiva: Travels and Adventures in Central Asia by Fred Burnaby (1877)
"... Soldiers in India— The Cossacks—Indian Teas—The Amou Darya—Lager—Three Squadrons
picketed out in the open—The Telegram from II. ..."
6. Camp and Field Life of the Fifth New York Volunteer Infantry: (Duryee Zouaves.) by Alfred Davenport (1879)
"... THE NORTH—THE SOLDIER'S SENTIMENT—AN ARMY or WATER-CARRIERS—THE MUD
MARCH—RESIGNATION or GENERAL BURNSIDE— GENERAL HOOKER IN COMMAND—picketed IN ICE— A ..."
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