old sweat
(British, military slang) A veteran soldier or war veteran.
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(British, military slang) A veteran soldier or war veteran.
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(British, military slang, mostly, WWI) An experienced soldier.
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(British, slang, figuratively) Someone experienced in his or her field.
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