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The invisible powers of heaven seemed to
militate on the side of the pious emperor.

Mi*li"tia (?), n. [L., military
service, soldiery, fr. miles, militis, soldier: cf. F.
milice.]

1. In the widest sense, the whole military
force of a nation, including both those engaged in military service
as a business, and those competent and available for such service;
specifically, the body of citizens enrolled for military instruction
and discipline, but not subject to be called into actual service
except in emergencies.

The king's captains and soldiers fight his battles,
and yet . . . the power of the militia is he.

2. Military service; warfare. [Obs.]
Baxter.

Mi*li"tia*man (?), n.; pl.
Militiamen (&?;). One who belongs to the
militia.

Mi*li"ti*ate (?), v. i. To carry
on, or prepare for, war. [Obs.] Walpole.

Milk (m&ibreve;lk), n.


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