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Military unit
The 90th Infantry Division ("Tough 'Ombres") was a unit of the United States Army that served in World War I and World War II. Its lineage is carried on
90th Infantry Division (United States)
90th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)
Topics referred to by the same term
90th Division may refer to: Infantry 90th Division (1st Formation) (People's Republic of China), 1949–1950 90th Division (2nd Formation) (People's Republic
90th_Division
Light infantry division of the German Army during World War II
The 90th Light Infantry Division was a light infantry division of the German Army during World War II that served in North Africa as well as Sardinia and
90th Light Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
90th_Light_Infantry_Division_(Wehrmacht)
Topics referred to by the same term
of latitude 90th Street (disambiguation) 90th Brigade (disambiguation) 90th Division (disambiguation) 90th Regiment (disambiguation) 90th Squadron (disambiguation)
90th
Military unit
The 90th Guards Rifle Vitebsk Division was an infantry division of the Red Army during World War II. Formed from the 325th Rifle Division in recognition
90th_Guards_Rifle_Division
Russian Ground Forces formation
90th Guards Tank Vitebsk-Novgorod Twice Red Banner Division (Russian: 90-я гвардейская танковая Витебско-Новгородская дважды Краснознамённая дивизия;
90th Guards Tank Division (2016–present)
90th_Guards_Tank_Division_(2016–present)
Division) 89th Division: 1917–1919; 1921–1942* (89th Infantry Division) 90th Division: 1917–1919; 1921–1942* (90th Infantry Division) 91st Division:
Divisions of the United States Army
Divisions_of_the_United_States_Army
United States Army general
brigadier general and given command of the 90th Division, a National Army (present-day United States Army Reserve) division based in Texas. His instructions were
Henry_Tureman_Allen
Topics referred to by the same term
90th Regiment or 90th Infantry Regiment may refer to: 90th Regiment of Foot (Yorkshire Volunteers), a unit of the British Army, 1779-1784 90th Regiment
90th_Regiment
American army officer (1888–1969)
was attached to the 90th Division, with the key responsibility of transporting artillery ordnance to the front lines. The division's commander was Major
Terry_de_la_Mesa_Allen_Sr.
Battle between Syria and Israel during the 1982 Lebanon War
Syria. At the beginning of the invasion Israeli Brig. Gen. Giora Lev’s 90th Division passed through Marjayoun and took up positions around Kaukaba and Hasbaiya
Battle_of_Sultan_Yacoub
Active US Army formation
complete, the division shifted to training the Reserve components. The 3d Infantry Brigade usually trained Reserve officers of the 90th Division, Infantry
2nd Infantry Division (United States)
2nd_Infantry_Division_(United_States)
United States Army general (1897–1984)
War II, the 90th Division took part in Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Northern France, in June 1944. The 90th Infantry Division landed at Utah
Samuel_Tankersley_Williams
Battle during Operation Overlord
The 90th Infantry Division fought through heavy German resistance to capture Mont Castre ridge and advance towards Périers. The 8th Infantry Division captured
Battle_of_La_Haye-du-Puits
Topics referred to by the same term
90th Brigade may refer to: 90th Indian Infantry Brigade 90th Mixed Brigade, see Mixed brigade § 1st to 100th 90th Brigade (United Kingdom) 90th Brigade
90th_Brigade
Military unit
The 90th Air Division is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with First Air Force at Naval Air Station Niagara Falls, New
90th_Air_Division
Active infantry division of the United States Army
the Aisne, 24 July 1918 with U.S. 90th Division 1st Field Artillery Brigade 1st Am Tn With the 15th (Scottish) Division during Aisne-Marne Operation 24
1st Infantry Division (United States)
1st_Infantry_Division_(United_States)
German armoured division during World War II
(Pionier-Bataillon 49) 90th Signal Troop Battalion (Nachrichten-Abteilung 90) 90th Supply Troops (Versorgungstruppen 90) - 10th Panzer Division (Tunisia 1943)
10th Panzer Division (Wehrmacht)
10th_Panzer_Division_(Wehrmacht)
Ortsteil of Krayenberggemeinde in Thuringia, Germany
was captured by the advancing Third Army in the spring of 1945. “…the 90th Division… reached the Werra River on April 2nd (1945), crossed immediately, and
Merkers-Kieselbach
Military unit
1917 in the National Army as the 315th Engineers, an element of the 90th Division Organized in August 1917 at Camp Travis, Texas Demobilized 26 June 1919
315th_Engineer_Battalion
Military unit
the 90th Infantry Division. The 358th Infantry Regiment was constituted on August 5, 1917, as a unit of the National Army. Part of the 90th Division, it
358th_Infantry_Regiment
High-altitude mountain warfare in the Italian front of World War I
divided into five sectors, called ‘rayons’. part of General Scholz's 90th Division, composed of eleven battalions, was assigned to sectors I and II, from
White_War
Active US Army formation
the Puvenelle Sector (Lorraine). On 10 October 1918, the division relieved the 90th Division on the front with a front line from Sablière, Vandières (incl)
7th Infantry Division (United States)
7th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)
American lawyer and banker
Antonio commissioned as a lieutenant, and began his tour with the 90th Division's 359th Infantry Regiment on the western front in July 1918. His company
James_A._Baker_Jr.
War Memorial located in Amiens, France
in Périers, France. The sculpture is dedicated to the men of the 90th Infantry Division (United States) who died in World War II during Operation Cobra
Les_Quatre_Braves
1937 battle of the Second Sino-Japanese War
the 57th Division and causing heavy casualties on the Chinese division. Divisional commander Ruan Zhaochang (阮肇昌) requested the 90th Division of the 4th
Battle_of_Shanghai
Military unit
counterattacked the 90th Infantry Division near Mairy but failed to rout the U.S. infantrymen. In the ensuing battle, the "Tough Hombres" of the 90th Division destroyed
XX_Corps_(United_States)
United States Army brigadier general
prominent during World War II for being relieved of his command of the 90th Infantry Division shortly after the Normandy landings. Jay Ward MacKelvie was born
Jay_W._MacKelvie
Division of the Indian Army
During the period 1942–44 the division was converted and re-converted from the 31st Indian Infantry Brigade and the 90th Indian Infantry Brigade. 31 Indian
2nd_Infantry_Division_(India)
Division 80th Division 81st Division 82nd Division 88th Division 89th Division 90th Division 91st Division 92nd Division "Report of General John J. Pershing
American order of battle Meuse–Argonne offensive
American_order_of_battle_Meuse–Argonne_offensive
Armored division of the Soviet Army
The 90th Guards Tank Division was a division of the Soviet Army, and then of the Russian Ground Forces. The division traced its history back to the formation
90th Guards Lvov Tank Division (1985–1997)
90th_Guards_Lvov_Tank_Division_(1985–1997)
Unit of the United States Army
the United States Army. It was active in Europe as part of the 90th Infantry Division during World War I and World War II, and components of the regiment
359th_Infantry_Regiment
Division - Wang Chih-pin 77th Division - Liu Chi-ming 4th Army - Ou Chen 59th Division - Chang The-neng 90th Division - Chen Yung-chi 102nd Division -
Battle of Changsha (1939) order of battle
Battle_of_Changsha_(1939)_order_of_battle
Motor rifle division of the Soviet military
1985 became the 90th Guards Tank Division, while the 90th Guards Tank Division became the 6th Guards Motor Rifle Division. The division in Poland disbanded
6th Guards Motor Rifle Division
6th_Guards_Motor_Rifle_Division
US Army National Guard formation
years (1931–33) the division's subordinate units trained over 170 company-grade Organized Reserve officers of the 90th Division at Camp Hulen and Camp
36th Infantry Division (United States)
36th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)
Israeli mayor and general
Operation Abirey-Halev. During the First Lebanon War, he commanded the 90th Division which fought along the eastern front, including in the Battle of Sultan
Giora_Lev
Aerial service branch of the Chinese People's Liberation Army
Air Brigade (混成旅) was established in Nanjing based on the 30th Army's 90th Division and commanding the 10th, 11th and 12th Air Regiments. In the same year
People's Liberation Army Air Force
People's_Liberation_Army_Air_Force
American Army general
at the start of World War II, being relieved as commander of the 90th Infantry Division shortly after the D-Day landings, and organizing the Pusan Perimeter
Eugene_M._Landrum
Military unit
lineage of the 90th Infantry Division. It was originally known after it was no longer a division as the 90th Army Reserve Command (90th ARCOM) and it mobilized
90th_Sustainment_Brigade
United States Army general
assigned in 1942 as a lieutenant, at age 22, to the newly formed 90th Infantry Division. He received a field promotion to major in command of a battalion
William_E._DePuy
Military unit
M109A3G) 90th Anti-Tank (Lehr) Company, Munster, (12× Jaguar 1) 90th Armored Engineer (Lehr) Company, Munster 90th Supply (Lehr) Company, Munster 90th Maintenance
3rd Panzer Division (Bundeswehr)
3rd_Panzer_Division_(Bundeswehr)
1944 battle of World War II
German Panzer Brigade 106 and the US 90th Infantry Division. The 358th Infantry Regiment defended the 90th Division's headquarters and theTucquegnieux-Mancieulles
Battle_of_Mairy
US Air Force unit
The 90th Missile Wing is a component of Twentieth Air Force, stationed at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base and equipped with LGM-30G Minuteman III Missiles
90th_Missile_Wing
Brigade of the British Army assigned to 30th Division
The 90th Brigade was an infantry formation of the British Army during World War I. It was raised as part of 'Kitchener's Army' and was assigned to the
90th_Brigade_(United_Kingdom)
Military unit
The 90th Division (Chinese: 第90师)(2nd Formation) was created in October 1950 basing on the 15th Security Brigade of Huadong Military Region. In June 1952
90th Division (2nd Formation) (People's Republic of China)
90th_Division_(2nd_Formation)_(People's_Republic_of_China)
Military unit
179th Infantry Brigade of the 90th Division. Organized at Camp Travis, the brigade was sent to France with the 90th Division as part of the American Expeditionary
310th Armored Cavalry Regiment
310th_Armored_Cavalry_Regiment
US Army formation
Division, but served also with the 90th Division into Germany, until after the Armistice. Altogether, the 155th served with five different divisions.
80th_Training_Command
1918 Battle of the First World War
Balloon Company 82nd Division – Maj Gen William P. Burnham 50th Aero Squadron (split duty) 42nd Balloon Company (split duty) 90th Division – Maj Gen Henry
Battle_of_Saint-Mihiel
Russian lieutenant general
2015. Lyamin returned to Russia to command the newly reformed 90th Guards Tank Division of the Central Military District in December 2016. Lyamin entered
Denis_Lyamin
Rifle Division U.S. 89th Infantry Division 90th Division German 90th Light Infantry Division Soviet 90th Guards Tank Division U.S. 90th Air Division U.S
List of military divisions by number
List_of_military_divisions_by_number
WWII British Army division
06:30, on 21 November, the division began its attack on the positions of the Bologna Division and the German 90th Light Division (although the latter had
70th Infantry Division (United Kingdom)
70th_Infantry_Division_(United_Kingdom)
Engagement of the Battle of Normandy in the Second World War
the 4th Canadian Armoured Division, the Poles secured the town and linked up with the US 90th and French 2nd Armoured divisions by evening. The Allies were
Falaise_pocket
American politician (1921–2016)
Busterund became an officer in the United States Army and served 90th Infantry Division in World War II. His unit seized art and gold hidden by Germany
John_A._Busterud
1950 Korean War battle
military ranks during the 1950s. "The third uncommitted division of the IX Army Group was the 90th, of the 27th Army. It may have been had in reserve somewhere
Battle_of_Chosin_Reservoir
United States Army brigadier general
19th Division, then the 90th Division from November 23 to December 27, 1917. He commanded the 74th Infantry Brigade, a unit of the 37th Division. From
Joseph_Alfred_Gaston
Military unit
The 90th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I. The squadron was assigned as a
90th_Aero_Squadron
William M. Wright Maj. Gen. Frank L. Winn Saint-Mihiel Meuse–Argonne 90th Division ("Tough 'Ombres") 5 August 1917 12 September 1918 Maj. Gen. Henry T
List of formations of the United States Army during World War I
List_of_formations_of_the_United_States_Army_during_World_War_I
February 1951. 90th Division, 1949–1950 90th Division, 1950–1952 91st Division – 31st Army 92nd Infantry Division – 31st Army 93rd Infantry Division – 31st Army
List of divisions of the People's Liberation Army
List_of_divisions_of_the_People's_Liberation_Army
List of participated units
ISBN 0-7656-1087-6. Did not arrive in time to join the battle. Misidentified as the 90th Division by UN intelligence. Citations All references in this document are adapted
Battle of Chosin Reservoir order of battle
Battle_of_Chosin_Reservoir_order_of_battle
Military unit
its Army, tying into its Corps-mate, the 48th Rifle Division, on its left, and the 90th Rifle Division of 10th Rifle Corps on the right, well to the west
125th_Rifle_Division
1944 operations during Operation Overlord
with the 508th PIR at Baupte. The 325th and 505th passed through the 90th Division, which had taken Pont l'Abbé (originally an 82nd objective), and drove
American airborne landings in Normandy
American_airborne_landings_in_Normandy
U.S. Army major general
War II, he attained the rank of major general as commander of the 90th Infantry Division. Earnest served from 1916 to 1947 and was a recipient of the Army
Herbert_L._Earnest
Military unit
Corps: 2d Division with 3rd and 4th Infantry Brigades; 36th Division, 45th Division; XVIII Corps: 90th Division, 95th Division, 103d Division; the 1st
Eighth_Corps_Area
Military unit
818th Tank Destroyer Battalion), and moved northwards to join the 90th Infantry Division. It crossed the Moselle for the third time north of Metz on the
773rd Tank Destroyer Battalion
773rd_Tank_Destroyer_Battalion
Military unit
08.1942) was reformed in the 95th Rifle Division. The 4th Motorized Rifle Regiment of the NKVD became the 90th Rifle Regiment, 266th Rifle Regiment – 161st
95th_Rifle_Division
flood disaster relief. On 8 February 1952, the East China Field Army's 90th Division was recalled from Northeast China (where it was originally meant to
Structure of the People's Armed Police
Structure_of_the_People's_Armed_Police
Mexican American diarist, educator, and activist (1888–1953)
the Intelligence Section of the 360th Infantry Regiment, part of the 90th Division of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF). His linguistic abilities
José_de_la_Luz_Sáenz
Goettler in aircraft number 2, the mission supported the advance of the 90th Division, and was the first of several that resulted in a recommendation for
Erwin_R._Bleckley
Military unit
Division, and others to the 30th, 33rd, 35th and 90th Divisions. At the end of April, the 88th Division was left with less than 8,500 men, but during May
88th_Readiness_Division
Large military unit or formation
A division is a large military unit or formation, usually consisting of between 6,000 and 25,000 soldiers. In most armies, a division is composed of several
Division_(military)
Chinese general (1899–1969)
general posthumously.[citation needed] 1937 General Officer Commanding 90th Division 1938–1944 General Officer Commanding IV Corps 1944 General Officer Commanding
Ou_Zhen
American lawyer and politician (1888–1972)
90th Infantry Division, enlisting as a private. He was transferred to a Field Artillery Branch facility in South Carolina prior to the 90th Division being
Robert_L._Bobbitt
Battle of World War II
94th Infantry Division to hold the line. Responding to Senger's concerns, Kesselring ordered the 29th and 90th Panzergrenadier Divisions from the Rome
Battle_of_Monte_Cassino
90th season of the second-tier football league in Spain
The 2020–21 Segunda División season, also known as LaLiga SmartBank for sponsorship reasons, was the 90th since its establishment. The season began on
2020–21_Segunda_División
US Army general (1888–1966)
Division and participated in military operations at Chateau Thierry from May to June. He served on the staffs of the 3rd Division and 90th Division and
John_Shirley_Wood
US Air Force base near Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
of Honor recipient Francis E. Warren in 1930. Warren AFB is home of the 90th Missile Wing (90 MW), assigned to the Twentieth Air Force, Air Force Global
Francis E. Warren Air Force Base
Francis_E._Warren_Air_Force_Base
Unit of Spanish volunteers in the German Wehrmacht during World War II
250th Infantry Division (German: 250. Infanterie-Division), better known as the Blue Division (Spanish: División Azul; German: Blaue Division), was a unit
Blue_Division
Military unit
The 90th Division (Chinese: 第90师) was created in February 1949 under the Regulation of the Redesignations of All Organizations and Units of the Army,
90th Division (1st Formation) (People's Republic of China)
90th_Division_(1st_Formation)_(People's_Republic_of_China)
59th Division – Han Hanying 90th Division – Ou Chen 73rd Army – Wang Tungyuan 15th Division – Wang Chihpin 15th Corps – Liu Xing 102nd Division - Po Huichang
Battle of Shanghai order of battle
Battle_of_Shanghai_order_of_battle
initially comprised the 88th, 89th and 90th Divisions. The 30th Army consisted of the 88th, 89th, 94th Divisions. It appears that the 30th Army did not
30th Army (People's Republic of China)
30th_Army_(People's_Republic_of_China)
Military unit
flights to help adjust the artillery barrage on enemy forces for the 90th Division, and also reconnaissance missions, observing and photographing enemy
50th_Attack_Squadron
90th season of top-tier football league in Argentina
The 1981 Primera División season was the 90th season of top-flight football in Argentina. Boca Juniors won the Metropolitano (20th title) while River Plate
1981 Argentine Primera División
1981_Argentine_Primera_División
Military unit
from the 91st Infantry Division, an infantry division that fought in World War I and World War II. From 1946 until 2008, the division in several different
91st_Training_Division
Governor of Texas from 1947 to 1949
serving from 1917 to 1918. He commanded Company D of the 357th Infantry, 90th Division from organization to demobilization. His unit saw participation in St
Beauford_H._Jester
Military unit
Battalion 57th Infantry "Masikap" Battalion 90th Infantry Battalion 105th Infantry "Saifullah" Battalion 64th Division Reconnaissance Company 6th Field Artillery
6th Infantry Division (Philippines)
6th_Infantry_Division_(Philippines)
Airborne division of the United States Army
Regiment advanced on the west of the Moselle River, made contact with the 90th Division, and entered the town of Norroy, to consolidate American troop positions
82nd_Airborne_Division
U.S. Army brigadier general
and assigned to command the 360th Infantry Regiment, a unit of the 90th Division, at Camp Travis, Texas. He led his regiment until June 1918, then was
Casper_H._Conrad_Jr.
German armored division from 1933 to 1945
The 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler or SS Division Leibstandarte, abbreviated as LSSAH (German: 1. SS-Panzerdivision "Leibstandarte
1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler
1st_SS_Panzer_Division_Leibstandarte_SS_Adolf_Hitler
63rd Division) 75th Division 5th Reserve Division 9th War Area - ? 4th Corps 59th Division 90th Division 100th Division 58th Corps New 10th Division New
Zhejiang-Jiangxi campaign (1942) order of battle
Zhejiang-Jiangxi_campaign_(1942)_order_of_battle
Military unit
becoming the Fourth; the 37th Division was renumbered as the 30th Division; and the 110th and 111th Brigades became the 89th and 90th Brigades. The 112th Brigade
30th Division (United Kingdom)
30th_Division_(United_Kingdom)
1946 battle of the Second Chinese Civil War
Division The 48th Division The 66th Division The 72nd Division The 75th Division The 90th Division The 169th Brigade Local Security Brigades and Regiments
Campaign of the North China Plain Pocket
Campaign_of_the_North_China_Plain_Pocket
Military unit
and Headquarters, Special Troops, VIII Corps, were attached to the 90th Division for organization, administration, and control. Reserve personnel assigned
VIII_Corps_(United_States)
Airport in Germany
the facility. The airfield was taken by elements of the XII Corps, 90th Division, of the Third United States Army under the command of General George
Flugplatz_Mainz-Finthen
Topics referred to by the same term
States Air Force VP-90, a unit of the United States Navy 90th Division (disambiguation) 90th Regiment (disambiguation) This disambiguation page lists
90_Squadron
American military officer (1866–1920)
, 1975) pp. 356 Wythe, George. A History of the 90th Infantry Division, (New York, NY: 90th Division Association, 1920) OCLC 01237202 "LeRoy Springs Lyon"
LeRoy_Springs_Lyon
American Army general
commanded the 179th Infantry Brigade, a unit of the 90th Division. After the war, he commanded the division before returning to the United States. He was returned
Joseph_P._O'Neil
Union Army infantry regiment
months of garrison duty and railroad repair, the 90th was sent along with the rest of its division to the Shenandoah Valley to stop Major General T.
90th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment
90th_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment
Commune in Normandy, France
Périers was liberated by the 2nd Battalion, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, of the United States Army, on 27 July 1944. Communes of the Manche
Périers,_Manche
Army Divisions: :3rd Division - Lt. Gen. Susumu Fujita :10th Division – Lt. Gen. Yoshio Shinozuka :13th Division - Lt. Gen. Ryuhei Ogisu :16th Division -
Battle of Wuhan order of battle
Battle_of_Wuhan_order_of_battle
United States Army general
officer (CO) of the 1st Battalion, 360th Infantry Regiment, part of the 90th Division of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF). He led his battalion in the
William_H._H._Morris_Jr.
90TH DIVISION
90TH DIVISION
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Victory; 10th Day According to Hindu Calender; Pretending
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10th Day of Paksha in Hindu Calendar
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Ever or eternal ruler. Island ruler. Famous bearer: 10th-century Norwegian explorer Eric the Red.
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Defends the family. From Old English words for 'brave' and 'helmet'. In the 9th century, St....
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Fire, 9th month of iranian calendar
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German Charles which became popular in the early 9th century when Charles the Great (Charlemagne)...
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9th month of the islamic calendar
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Old Italian form of German Hilda, ELDA means "battle." Not in use before the 20th century.Â
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meaning noble wolf, generally associated with the 20th-century German dictator Adolf Hitler.
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n.
The Bull; the second in order of the twelve signs of the zodiac, which the sun enters about the 20th of April; -- marked thus [/] in almanacs.
n. pl.
A division of serpents which includes the true vipers of the Old World and the rattlesnakes and moccasin snakes of America; -- called also Viperina.
adv.
So as to be divisional.
n.
One of the Northmen who founded a dynasty in Russia in the 9th century; also, one of the Northmen composing, at a later date, the imperial bodyguard at Constantinople.
a.
Divisional.
a.
Of or pertaining to Seljuk, a Tartar chief who embraced Mohammedanism, and began the subjection of Western Asia to that faith and rule; of or pertaining to the dynasty founded by him, or the empire maintained by his descendants from the 10th to the 13th century.
n.
The Water-bearer; the eleventh sign in the zodiac, which the sun enters about the 20th of January; -- so called from the rains which prevail at that season in Italy and the East.
a.
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a certain style of letters used in ancient manuscripts, esp. in Greek and Latin manuscripts. The letters are somewhat rounded, and the upstrokes and downstrokes usually have a slight inclination. These letters were used as early as the 1st century b. c., and were seldom used after the 10th century a. d., being superseded by the cursive style.
n.
In some northern counties of England, a division, or district, answering to the hundred in other counties. Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire are divided into wapentakes, instead of hundreds.
a.
That divides; pertaining to, making, or noting, a division; as, a divisional line; a divisional general; a divisional surgeon of police.
n.
A musical composition adapted to the 50th psalm.
n.
A native or inhabitant of Normandy; originally, one of the Northmen or Scandinavians who conquered Normandy in the 10th century; afterwards, one of the mixed (Norman-French) race which conquered England, under William the Conqueror.
n. pl.
An artificial division of vertebrates including those that produce their young alive; -- opposed to Ovipara.
n.
One of a group of shooting stars which appear yearly about the 10th of August, and cross the heavens in paths apparently radiating from the constellation Perseus. They are beleived to be fragments once connected with a comet visible in 1862.
n.
The psalm usually appointed for penitential acts, being the 50th psalm in the Latin version. It commences with the word miserere.
n.
One who divides or makes division.
n.
A small coin and weight; 1-20th of a shekel.
n. pl.
A constellation of the zodiac, containing the two bright stars Castor and Pollux; also, the third sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters about May 20th.
n.
The 95th Psalm, which is said or sung regularly in the public worship of many churches. Also, a musical composition adapted to this Psalm.