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spearcarrier

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spear carrier

–noun
1. a supernumerary in a theatrical or operatic production, as one of a group of soldiers or a member of a crowd; extra.
2. any minor member of a group, profession, political party, etc.; subordinate; underling.
Also, spear-car⋅ri⋅er.


Origin:
1950–55
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