last post


last post

(in the British military services) n1. (Military) a bugle call that orders men to retire for sleep2. (Military) a similar call sounded at military funerals
taps, last post - Taps, the bugle call for lights out, was originally a drum roll and got its name from the tapping of the drums; taps are also called last post.See also related terms for lights.
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