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troop

1. troop \'tru:p\ n [MF trope, troupe company, herd, of Gmc origin; akin to 
   OE thorp], throp village - more at THORP 1a: a group of soldiers  1b: a 
   cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company  1c: armed forces : 
   SOLDIERS - usu. used in pl.  2: a collection of people or things : COMPANY  
   3: a flock of mammals or birds  4: a unit of boy or girl scouts under a 
   leader 
2. troop vi 1: to move or gather in crowds  2: to consort in company : 
   ASSOCIATE  3: to move in large numbers : THRONG