Territorial Army
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The British home defence force which, in 1908, superseded the old Militia, Yeomanry, and Volunteers, on a territorial basis.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “Territorial Army” mean?
The British home defence force which, in 1908, superseded the old Militia, Yeomanry, and Volunteers, on a territorial basis.
Is “Territorial Army” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.