Military History Terms

verb to gather or collect a large quantity of something over time

• Over the years, the company has amassed a substantial amount of wealth through strategic investments.
• She has amassed quite a collection of vintage records from thrift stores.
• He's been hustling hard and has finally amassed enough cash to buy his dream car.
• The artist has amassed a following of devoted fans who eagerly anticipate each new release.

noun the act of impressing or taking people or property by force, especially for military service

• Impressment was a common practice used by the British navy during the 18th century to forcibly recruit sailors.
• Impressment was like getting drafted into the navy against your will back in the day.
• Man, impressment was just straight up kidnapping sailors for the navy.
• The company's policy of impressment of ideas from employees led to a lack of innovation and creativity.

noun a German emperor, specifically the emperor of Germany from 1871 to 1918

• The Kaiser was the ruler of Germany before the country became a republic.
• I heard that the Kaiser is visiting our town next week.
• That party was so Kaiser, everyone was having a great time.
• She was the Kaiser of the office, always making decisions and leading the team.

noun a small, usually circular window in a vessel or aircraft

• The ship's cabin had a small porthole through which passengers could see the ocean.
• I love sitting by the porthole on the cruise ship and watching the waves go by.
• I peeked through the porthole to see what was going on in the next room.
• The photograph acted as a porthole into the past, allowing us to glimpse moments long gone.

noun a narrow vertical slit in a wall through which arrows or other missiles could be shot

• The archers used the arrow loop in the castle walls to defend against invaders.
• I peeked through the arrow loop in the tower to see who was approaching.
• Hey, check out that cool arrow loop in the old fort!
• Her sharp words hit me like arrows through an arrow loop.

noun A native Indian soldier serving under British or other European orders.

• The sepoy mutiny of 1857 was a significant event in Indian history.
• The sepoy rebellion was a major uprising against British rule.
• The sepoys were fed up with the British and decided to revolt.
• The sepoy's loyalty was tested during the conflict.

noun a performance or representation of an event, often historical, that is reenacted

• The historical society organized a re-enactment of the Battle of Gettysburg.
• We're planning to do a re-enactment of our favorite movie scene for fun.
• Let's do a re-enactment of that epic fail moment from last night!
• Her dramatic re-enactment of the argument left everyone speechless.

noun a term used in medieval England to refer to vagabonds or beggars

• The abram-men were skilled craftsmen who worked on the construction of the cathedral.
• The abram-men are the ones who always show up early to work.
• Those abram-men really know how to get the job done quickly.
• In the world of finance, the abram-men are the ones who make bold investment decisions.