A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession.
The framework or skeleton upon which a new regiment is to be formed; the officers of a regiment forming the staff.
The core of a managing group, or a member of such a group.
A frame or framework.
A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.
A commando trooper.
An organized force of Boer troops in South Africa; a raid by such troops.