green army
(UK, military slang) The regular army, not including any special forces.
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(UK, military slang) The regular army, not including any special forces.
“2026/27 Season-Ticket Renewals Update | Plymouth Argyle https://www.newsbeep.com/521964/ Over 10,300 of the Green Army have renewed their season tickets for the 2026/27 season, following Sunday’s deadline. …”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(historical, Russian Civil War) Name of some armed groups that were not affiliated with the Reds or the Whites, for ideological or other reasons, existing from 1918 approximately until the end of 1924. This name may sometimes include some Anarchist and Nationalist groups, as well as deserters and criminals.
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