Defn: A band or company of an organized military force instituted by
James I. and dissolved by Charles II.; — afterwards applied to the
London militia. [Eng.]
He felt that, without some better protection than that of the
trainbands and Beefeaters, his palace and person would hardly be
secure. Macaulay.
A trainband captain eke was he Of famous London town. Cowper.
TRAINBEARER
Train"bear`er, n.
Defn: One who holds up a train, as of a robe.
TRAIN DISPATCHER
Train dispatcher.
Defn: An official who gives the orders on a railroad as to the running of trains and their right of way.
TRAINEL
Train"el, n. Etym: [OF.]
Defn: A dragnet. [Obs.] Holland.
TRAINER
Train"er, n.
1. One who trains; an instructor; especially, one who trains or prepares men, horses, etc., for exercises requiring physical agility and strength.
2. A militiaman when called out for exercise or discipline. [U. S.] Bartlett.