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Military. The right side of an army or of a naval fleet in battle (as viewed from the rear). Also in extended use.
The front or leading edge of a group. A wing of a fleet or army. Obsolete.
Either of the two divisions (right wing, n. adj., left wing, n. adj.) on each side of the main body or centre of an army or fleet in battle array…