redif
/rɛˈdɪf/(also radif) Now historical
noun
In the Ottoman Empire: a soldier belonging to the military reserve.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From Ottoman Turkish redīf (Turkish (now hist.) redif) soldier belonging to the military reserve, also the military reserve collectively, and its etymon Arabic radīf rear man, person following next in line from radafa to come next, to follow immediately after, to succeed.
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