Of an army, host, or multitude: great in numbers; numerous; large; powerful in arms; esp. designating a complete and fully equipped force, as…

Deficient as a fighting power in numbers, resources, etc. †Also const. of.

spec. Not capable of rendering military (or naval) service.

Of troops: that have recently enlisted. Obsolete.

Not recruited (in various senses).

Of troops, an army, etc.: properly organized; formally constituted into a professional body. Also figurative and in figurative contexts. Obsolete…

Fairly strong (in various senses).

Of troops, their attributes or actions: Firm, disciplined; not liable to panic or loss of self-control. Also elliptical = ‘be steady’.

That masters, subdues, or controls something; ruling; †imperious (obsolete). †Of a military force: superior in strength (obsolete).

spec. Not properly subjected or submissive to military discipline.

Not broken in ranks; not thrown into disorder.

Diminished in strength or vigour; weakened, enfeebled, impaired.

Military. Of troops: slow or reluctant to follow orders. Now rare.

Made mechanical, mechanized.

unserviceable.