Main Entry:

¹squad

Pronunciation:

\ˈskwäd\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle French esquade, from Old Spanish & Old Italian; Old Spanish escuadra & Old Italian squadra, ultimately from Vulgar Latin *exquadrare to make square — more at square

Date:

1649

1: a small organized group of military personnel ; especially : a tactical unit that can be easily directed in the field2: a small group engaged in a common effort or occupation