Synonyms for conscript


Grammar : Noun
Spell : verb kuhn-skript; noun, adjective kon-skript
Phonetic Transcription : verb kənˈskrɪpt; noun, adjective ˈkɒn skrɪpt


Définition of conscript

Origin :
  • 1800, perhaps a back-formation (influenced by French adjective conscrit) from conscription.
  • noun recruit
Example sentences :
  • They had gone for a conscript; they came away with a volunteer.
  • Extract from : « Bonaventure » by George Washington Cable
  • He—Colonel L.—calls it recruiting to conscript all he can lay hands on.
  • Extract from : « Letters from Port Royal » by Various
  • Each mitayo, or conscript, received nominally two shillings a day.
  • Extract from : « The Rover of the Andes » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • Well, then, conscript them, and they'll be all of a better pattern.
  • Extract from : « One of Our Conquerors, Complete » by George Meredith
  • Certainly, Monsieur, but only a conscript; it is not likely that you should have seen me before.
  • Extract from : « Moscow » by Fred Whishaw
  • But, Conscript Fathers, Senators, there is but one course to be pursued.
  • Extract from : « Elson Grammar School Literature, Book Four. » by William H. Elson
  • The veteran and the conscript became the best friends in the world.
  • Extract from : « The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 » by E. Rameur
  • In the Warsaw Pact system the training cycle starts when a conscript arrives at his duty organization for individual training.
  • Extract from : « Area Handbook for Romania » by Eugene K. Keefe, Donald W. Bernier, Lyle E. Brenneman, William Giloane, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole
  • Many apply during their tours of conscript service but are accepted only if they have the prerequisite educational qualifications.
  • Extract from : « Area Handbook for Bulgaria » by Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole
  • A civilian's no good till he's a conscript or done his time in the Territorials.
  • Extract from : « H.M.S. ---- » by Klaxon

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