English · Slang Attested

light infantry

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Bedbugs or fleas.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ghẻ hoặc rệp

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Our bed was a waterproof sheet on the bare stone-floors, and as the convent swarmed with fleas of all sizes, from the heavy dragoon down to the light infantry, there was no fear of a sentry sleeping on his post.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

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Common questions

What does “light infantry” mean?

Bedbugs or fleas.

Is “light infantry” formal or informal?

light infantry is generally archaic, slang.

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