P`ARTISAN, n. 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 halbert.
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