troop

Definition

A collection of people; a number; a multitude (in general).

Etymology

Attested in English since 1545, from French troupe, from Back-formation from troupeau, from Middle French trope, troupe, from Old French trope, trupe, of unknown origin. Doublet of troupe, and possibly also of thorp, dorp, and trip. Cognate with German Dorf (“village”).

Example Sentences

• "That which should accompany old age — / As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends — / I must not look to have."
• "Ah, knovv you not the Citie fauours them, / And they haue troupes of Souldiers at their beck?"
• "Farewell the plumed troop, and the big wars."