Combat using groups of irregular, light, mobile troops within areas occupied by an enemy force, usually through hit-and-run tactics.
A member of a band of detached light, irregular troops acting behind occupying enemy lines in the ways of harassment or sabotage; a guerrilla fighter.
An adherent to a party or faction.
A fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.
A long-handled spear with a triangular, double-edged blade having lateral projections, in some forms also used in boar hunting.
Serving as commander or member of a body of detached light troops.
Adherent to a party or faction; especially, having the character of blind, passionate, or unreasonable adherence to a party.
Devoted to or biased in support of a party, group, or cause.