trooper

  1. Noun.  (military) A soldier of private rank in cavalry or armour. Abbreviated Tpr.
  2. Noun.  A cavalry horse; charger.
  3. Noun.  A soldier.
  4. Noun.  (British) A troopship.
  5. Noun.  (US) A state trooper.
  6. Noun.  One who endures adversity or hardship with an attitude of stoicism and persistence.

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