Definition of dragoon
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a member of a European military unit formerly composed of heavily armed mounted troops
2
: cavalryman
dragoon
verb
dragooned; dragooning; dragoons
Definition of dragoon (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to subjugate or persecute by harsh use of troops
2
: to force into submission or compliance especially by violent measures
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The first known use of dragoon was in 1604
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