In marching order

In marching order
Marching March"ing, a. & n., fr. {March}, v. [1913 Webster]

{Marching money} (Mil.), the additional pay of officer or soldier when his regiment is marching.

{In marching order} (Mil.), equipped for a march.

{Marching regiment}. (Mil.) (a) A regiment in active service. (b) In England, a regiment liable to be ordered into other quarters, at home or abroad; a regiment of the line. [1913 Webster]


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