P'ARTISAN, noun s as z. 1. An adherent to a party or faction. 2. In war, the commander of a party or detachment of troops, sent on a special enterprise hence, 3. By way of distinction, a person able in commanding a party, or dexterous in obtaining intelligence, intercepting convoys or otherwise annoying an enemy. 4. A commander's leading staff. 5. A kind of halberd.
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