Preston714
on December 27, 2021
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I suggest, but just for me...
train (n.)
early 14c., "a drawing out, delay;" late 14c., "trailing part of a skirt, gown, or cloak;" also "retinue, procession," from Old French train "tracks, path, trail (of a robe or gown); act of dragging," from trainer "to pull, drag, draw," from Vulgar Latin *traginare, extended from *tragere "to pull," back-formation from tractus, past participle of Latin trahere "to pull, draw" (see tract (n.1)).,
General sense of "series, progression, succession, continuous course" is from late 15c.; train of thought is attested from 1650s. The railroad sense "locomotive and the cars coupled to it" is recorded from 1820 (publication year, dated 1816), from the notion of a "trailing succession" of wagons or carriages pulled by a mechanical engine.
train (v.)
"to discipline, teach, bring to a desired state by means of instruction," 1540s, probably from earlier sense of "draw out and manipulate in order to bring to a desired form" (late 14c.), specifically of the growth of branches, vines, etc. from mid-15c.; from train (n.). Sense of "point or aim" (a firearm, etc.) is from 1841. Sense of "fit oneself for a performance by a regimen or exercise" is from 1832. The meaning "to travel by railway" is recorded from 1856. Related: Trained; training.
Patriots, time nears and we must be ready to stand before God and let him use our hands. God Bless
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WaldoJPeabody
Gentle Friend, Preston714, If one looks up "Regulated" in the Oxford Dictionary of the English Language, The word, as used at the time the 2A was written takes one to Disciplined which take one to Trained. Thus, A well Trained Militia, which makes perfect sense. Also, remember that professional so... View More
  • December 27, 2021
    Preston714
    yes, as in 'regulars' being adopted in civil war and used post sense in protecting ranches and mineral leases (more like paid security at that time) Waldo, I'm blessed with your insight and thank you for relating. Its difficult for me, to be at this stage of life and temper my anguish... View More
  • December 27, 2021