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1940–1941 military unit active in East Africa
Gideon Force was a small British and African special force, a Corps d'Élite with the Sudan Defence Force, Ethiopian regular forces and Arbegnoch (Amharic
Gideon_Force
Character in the biblical Book of Judges
Gideon (/ˈɡɪdiən/; Biblical Hebrew: גִּדְעוֹן, romanized: Giḏəʿón) also named Jerubbaal (יְרֻבַּעַל Yərubbaʿál) and Jerubbesheth (|יְרֻבֶּשֶׁת Yərubbéšeṯ)
Gideon
Fictional character in the Star Wars franchise
using Grogu's blood to imbue numerous clones of himself with Force sensitivity. Gideon is portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito. He was recruited for the part
Moff_Gideon
British WWII Army general (1903-1944)
101 controlled by London and Cairo. Gideon force was named after the biblical judge Gideon who defeated a large force with a tiny band of men. Wingate invited
Orde_Wingate
Long-range raiding force of the Army of India during WW2
commanded a unit known as Gideon Force, composed of regular troops from Sudan and Ethiopia, as well as Ethiopean partisans. Gideon Force disrupted Italian supply
Chindits
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Gideon in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Gideon is a character in the Hebrew Bible. Gideon may also refer to: Gideon (name) is a male given name
Gideon_(disambiguation)
American rapper and record producer (born 1971)
Queens) 2011: "The Damage (HungryBros RMX)" (from the Ras Ceylon album Gideon Force Vol. 1) 2011: "VII" (from the Cormega album Raw Forever) 2011: "Best
Tragedy_Khadafi
Formation of the British Colonial Auxiliary Forces (1925–1956)
special forces linked with the SDF during World War I, Gideon Force (under Orde Wingate) Gazelle Force (war-formed; see Playfair, Volume I.). The British
Sudan_Defence_Force
World War II campaign against Italy from 1940 to 1941
Middle East. Gideon Force was a small British and African special forces unit, which acted as a Corps d'Elite amongst the Sudan Defence Force, Ethiopian
East African campaign (World War II)
East_African_campaign_(World_War_II)
American actor (born 1958)
The Boys (2019–2026) and The Boys Presents: Diabolical (2022), and Moff Gideon in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian (2019–2023), the lattermost of which
Giancarlo_Esposito
2019 science fantasy novel by Tamsyn Muir
Gideon the Ninth is a 2019 science fantasy novel by the New Zealand writer Tamsyn Muir. It is Muir's debut novel and the first in her The Locked Tomb series
Gideon_the_Ninth
Fictional character
Gideon's Day, Gideon's Week, Gideon's Night The series was continued after Creasey's death by William Vivian Butler: Gideon's Force (1978) Gideon's Law
George_Gideon
Allied campaign in East Africa during World War II (1940–1941)
(1935–1936) in favour of Haile Selassie, the deposed emperor. Mission 101 and Gideon Force were based in Sudan to conduct sabotage and subversion in the western
Northern front, East Africa, 1940
Northern_front,_East_Africa,_1940
Comics character
Fabian Nicieza. Gideon was a member of the Externals, a unique type of immortal mutant, and an adversary of the X-Men spin-off group X-Force. He first appeared
Gideon_(comics)
Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974
Judah was raised again. Two days later, he and a force of Ethiopian patriots joined with Gideon Force, which was already in Ethiopia and preparing the
Haile_Selassie
Political and military leaders of the Allied nations during World War II
Army Officer and commander of the Gideon Force during the East African Campaign. Under Wingate command, the Gideon Force was successful in aiding the British
Allied leaders of World War II
Allied_leaders_of_World_War_II
Ethiopian bridge
soldiers during the East African Campaign. In early April 1941, the Gideon Force attacked the Italian garrison at Bahir Dar, Colonel Saverio Maraventano
Sebara_Dildiy
Ethiopian noble (1881–1956)
of World War II, Ras Kassa returned to Ethiopia with the Emperor and Gideon Force. After the war, he became a Crown Counsellor. Spencer, Ethiopia at Bay:
Kassa_Haile_Darge
Defendant in landmark court case
Clarence Earl Gideon (August 30, 1910 – January 18, 1972) was an impoverished American drifter accused in a Florida state court of felony breaking and
Clarence_Earl_Gideon
Ethiopian noble (1922–1974)
in the United Kingdom between 1937 and 1938. He served in the British Gideon Force during the Second World War and fought in the East African Campaign.
Aserate_Kassa
British politician
Executive (SOE), but was returned to the Sudan to serve in the famous Gideon Force during the liberation of Ethiopia. After the East African campaign, he
Douglas_Dodds-Parker
Capital and largest city of Ethiopia
liberated by Major Orde Wingate and Emperor Haile Selassie for Ethiopian Gideon Force and Ethiopian resistance in time to permit Emperor Haile Selassie's return
Addis_Ababa
British World War II espionage and sabotage organisation
organised a force of Ethiopian irregulars under Orde Charles Wingate in support of the exiled Emperor Haile Selassie. This force (named Gideon Force by Wingate)
Special_Operations_Executive
1935–1936 war between Italy and Ethiopia
Ethiopia near the village of Um Iddla and two days later rendezvoused with Gideon Force. The Allied East Africa Command and Ethiopian patriots had largely succeeded
Second_Italo-Ethiopian_War
Ethiopian resistance fighters during Italian East Africa
with General Sandford before returning to Cairo to form the so-called Gideon Force, tasked with penetrating Ethiopia and bringing Haile Selassie back to
Arbegnoch
Ethiopian military commander (1912–1945)
my mother had already called me Belay". On 5 April 1941, the British Gideon Force led by General Orde Wingate captured Debre Marqos from the III Colonial
Belay_Zeleke
Ababa fell in May 1936. In May 1941, Addis Ababa was liberated by the Gideon Force, restoring sovereignty to Ethiopia. Second Italo-Ethiopian War Declaration
Declarations of war during World War II
Declarations_of_war_during_World_War_II
British newspaper editor and politician (born 1971)
George Gideon Oliver Osborne CH (born 23 May 1971) is a British retired politician and newspaper editor who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from
George_Osborne
Multinational Chindits Devil's Brigade Z Special Unit Popski's Private Army Gideon Force Australia Australian Army Independent Companies France Far East French
List_of_World_War_II_battles
Israeli film director
Gideon "Gidi" Raff (Hebrew: גדעון "גידי" רף; born 10 September 1972) is an Israeli film and television director, screenwriter, and writer. He is best known
Gideon_Raff
British actor
Gideon Emery (born September 12, 1972) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Deucalion in Teen Wolf and starring as himself in Call of
Gideon_Emery
British Army officer and politician (1918–1986)
espionage. After completing his training he was sent to join Col. Wingate's Gideon Force in Ethiopia, where he commanded a mixed group of Ethiopian and Eritrean
Billy_McLean_(politician)
British field marshal (1883–1950)
Indian Ocean was captured by 12th African Division. A force of Ethiopian guerrillas, known as Gideon Force, under the command of Orde Wingate operated effectively
Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell
Archibald_Wavell,_1st_Earl_Wavell
Ethiopian military commander (1884–1950)
During the East African campaign, Mengesha's guerrillas accompanied the Gideon Force during their advance into Italian East Africa, seizing the town of Dangila
Mengesha_Jembere
Democratic speaker Sara Gideon. The race became the most expensive in Maine history, with Collins spending $23 million and Gideon nearly $48 million. It
2020 United States Senate election in Maine
2020_United_States_Senate_election_in_Maine
Town in Oromia Region, Ethiopia
invasion of Ethiopia from the south and priority was given to Mission 101 (Gideon Force). After World War II, Gore served as the capital of Illubabor province
Gore,_Ethiopia
Aerial and space service branch of the Israel Defense Forces
The Israeli Air Force (IAF; Hebrew: זְרוֹעַ הָאֲוִיר וְהֶחָלָל, romanized: Zroa HaAvir VeHahalal, lit. 'Air and Space Arm', commonly known as חֵיל הָאֲוִיר
Israeli_Air_Force
8th episode of the 2nd season of The Mandalorian
lineage. Bo-Katan agrees to help rescue Grogu from Moff Gideon in exchange for the Darksaber, which Gideon has. Having learned from Dr. Pershing that the cruiser
Chapter_16:_The_Rescue
City in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
during the existence of Italian East Africa, and captured by the British Gideon Force and Ethiopian Arbegnoch (or Resistance Fighters) on 5 April 1941 during
Debre_Markos
Television series
Ranger. Supporting characters Ann Marie Crouch as Princess Shayla Charles Gideon Davis as the voice of Animus J.D. Hall as Willie Villains Ilia Volok as
Power_Rangers_Wild_Force
1964 book by Anthony Lewis
invoking the biblical story in which Gideon ordered his small force to attack a much larger enemy camp. Gideon's army carried trumpets and concealed torches
Gideon's_Trumpet
Own Bengal Sappers and Miners, IE Gideon Force (in Gojjam Province, Ethiopia), Colonel Orde Wingate Sudan Defence Force Frontier Battalion 2nd Ethiopian
East African campaign (World War II) order of battle
East_African_campaign_(World_War_II)_order_of_battle
2023 film by Moritz Mohr
illustrations of their future. The city is ruled by the Van Der Koy family: Gideon, Melanie, Melanie's husband Glen and the former two's sister and the head
Boy_Kills_World
2026 video game
taken captive and experimented on. Grace and Leon are opposed by Victor Gideon (Antony Byrne / Yutaka Aoyama), a former Umbrella Corporation scientist
Resident_Evil_Requiem
they were referred to by the British. The irregulars, formed into the Gideon Force, disrupted Italian supply lines and provided vital intelligence to British
Military history of the United Kingdom during World War II
Military_history_of_the_United_Kingdom_during_World_War_II
Town in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
market day was on Thursday. During the East African Campaign, units of Gideon Force managed to bluff the Italian garrison into surrendering 24 April 1941
Mota,_Ethiopia
Fictional comic book characters
seen on the back of the Sunspot & Gideon trading card included with X-Force #1. The characters first appeared in X-Force #10 (May 1992). The Externals are
Externals
Place in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
remnants of 51 battalions which had managed to escape from Gojjam ahead of Gideon Force and were trapped in the town when Wilfred Thesiger completed a 50-mile
Mekane_Selam
Town in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
After the defeat of the Italians by a joint British and Ethiopian force (the Gideon Force), the camp remained operational. In the early 1990s, following
Azezo
Israeli journalist and author (born 1953)
Gideon Levy (Hebrew: גדעון לוי, pronounced [ɡidˈʔon leˈvi]; born 2 June 1953) is an Israeli journalist and author. Levy writes opinion pieces and a weekly
Gideon_Levy
6th episode of the 2nd season of The Mandalorian
the fleeing troop ships. As the Force field surrounding him disappears, Grogu collapses from exhaustion. Moff Gideon arrives in an Imperial light cruiser
Chapter_14:_The_Tragedy
American attorney
attorney. He successfully defended Clarence Earl Gideon in his retrial after the 1963 Supreme Court case of Gideon v. Wainwright overturned his first conviction
W._Fred_Turner
Social media platform owned by Meta
misinformation. Although the U.S. government has little direct power to force social media sites to remove specific content, Instagram has on occasion
Star Wars character also known as Baby Yoda
Gideon's Dark Troopers and taken to his Imperial cruiser, where he is imprisoned inside a holding cell. Later, Gideon witnesses Grogu using his Force
Grogu
Flying squadron of the Royal Air Force
in August 1940, that flight continuing in support of Orde Wingate's Gideon Force. In December 1940, 14 Squadron, which had re-equipped with Bristol Blenheims
No._47_Squadron_RAF
British politician and architect
Gideon John Amos OBE is a British politician, architect, and urban designer. He has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Taunton and Wellington since 2024
Gideon_Amos
South African writer (1906–1996)
Intelligence Corps as a captain. There he took up with General Wingate's Gideon Force which was given the task of restoring the Emperor Haile Selassie to his
Laurens_van_der_Post
British military officer, explorer, and writer
the Upper Nile. At the outbreak of war, Thesiger joined the Sudan Defence Force, helping to organise the Abyssinian resistance to the occupying Italians
Wilfred_Thesiger
American actor (1948–2017)
Sudden Death (1995), Frailty (2001), and Sin City (2005). He portrayed Gideon Malick in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's The Avengers (2012), and in the
Powers_Boothe
Place in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
important strongpoint on the Bahir Dar-Debre Markos road, its capture by Gideon Force and the followers of Dejazmach Negash Bezibeh 4 March 1941 was a significant
Bure_(Gojjam),_Ethiopia
Ghanaian reggae and dancehall musician
(Bass Awards 2015). My Time (2010) 12 September (2011) Jah (2014) Am A Gideon Mixtape (2015) Gaskiya (2016) Trust In The Lord (2017) The Return (2020)
Iwan_(musician)
Character in Star Wars
starship into the base, causing a gigantic explosion that kills Gideon while Grogu uses the Force to shield himself, the Mandalorian, and Bo-Katan, and the
Bo-Katan_Kryze
Israeli Air Force base
continue their service for the time being. The Gideon tankers will initially form a new 46 Squadron Gideon, named after this aircraft type. In the future
Nevatim_Airbase
American entrepreneur and venture capitalist (born 1967)
Ulmer and Joseph Tanfani from Reuters remark that Thiel was an instrumental force behind the creation of 1789 Capital, which was co-founded in 2022 by Omeed
Peter_Thiel
English writer (1908–1973)
Alexander Palfrey. Gideon of Scotland Yard was the basis for the John Ford movie Gideon's Day (1958) and for the television series Gideon's Way (1964-66).
John_Creasey
American political candidate (born 1984)
record for a Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, exceeding Sara Gideon's in 2020 by over 40,000 votes. In October 2025, various news outlets reported
Graham_Platner
1992 film directed by Bruce A. Evans
American action comedy film directed by Bruce A. Evans and produced by Raynold Gideon. It stars Christian Slater, Tony Goldwyn, Milla Jovovich, and Ashley Judd
Kuffs
American comedy television series
Gisondo as Gideon Gemstone, Jesse's oldest son, who moved to California to be a stunt performer, an act that Jesse considered to be a betrayal. Gideon later
The_Righteous_Gemstones
Siege of the Arab–Byzantine wars
p. 316 Ilkka Syvänne Gideon Avni, p. 317 Gideon Avni, p. 317 Si Sheppard, p. 8 Robert G. Hoyland, p. 49 Ilkka Syvänne Gideon Avni, p. 317 Robert G.
Conquest of Caesarea Maritima (634–641)
Conquest_of_Caesarea_Maritima_(634–641)
Season of television series
as Koska Reeves Tait Fletcher as Paz Vizsla Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon Amy Sedaris as Peli Motto Omid Abtahi as Penn Pershing Ahmed Best as Kelleran
The_Mandalorian_season_3
2025 Israeli military operation
to expand its military offensive in the Gaza Strip. Codenamed Operation Gideon's Chariots (Hebrew: מבצע מרכבות גדעון), the offensive aimed to defeat Hamas
May_2025_Gaza_offensive
English actor and comedian (born 1971)
Archived from the original on 13 July 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2018. Resnick, Gideon (13 July 2018). "Sacha Baron Cohen's Latest Victim Is GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz:
Sacha_Baron_Cohen
20th episode of the 1st season of Gravity Falls
distribution as part of the series Volume 2. Gideon Gleeful has taken control of the Mystery Shack, forcing the Pines Family to move in with Soos at his
Gideon_Rises
Fictional state in the Star Wars franchise
fails and the empire collapses, some former ISB officers, such as Moff Gideon, become warlords and part of the Imperial remnants. Outside the formal chain
Galactic_Empire
Town in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
of the East African Campaign of World War II, Gideon Force encountered a vastly superior Italian force under Colonel Natale near the fort at Dembecha
Dembecha
Queen of the United Kingdom from 1952 to 2022
original on 11 October 2022, retrieved 12 October 2022 Beaver, Kelly; Skinner, Gideon; Garrett, Cameron (30 May 2022), "The Queen remains the nations' favourite
Elizabeth_II
demonstrates a strong natural ability with The Force. A remnant of the Galactic Empire led by Moff Gideon is seeking the child to extract its blood for
List of The Mandalorian characters
List_of_The_Mandalorian_characters
(death announced on this date) Shahrzad Javaheri, 49, Iranian actress. Gideon Konchellah, Kenyan politician, MP (2003–2022), cardiac arrest. Felix Kreichman [ru]
Deaths_in_2026
American political activist (1993–2025)
and a few linking his killing to anti-Zionists. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar described Kirk as a representative of "the Judeo-Christian values
Charlie_Kirk
Canadian series of graphic novels
into targeting Scott in combat by her most recent ex boyfriend, Gideon Graves, forcing both Scott and Ramona to come to terms with their respective pasts
Scott_Pilgrim
Country in West Asia
from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2024. Shimoni, Gideon (1995). The Zionist ideology. University Press of New England/Brandeis University
Israel
Ongoing armed conflict in the Middle East
from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023. Allon, Gideon (26 April 2024). "'No doubt' Netanyahu preventing hostage deal, charges
Gaza_war
2017 American police procedural drama television series
"Who Runs the Streets of New Orleans?" by David Amsden. Justin Kirk as Gideon Reeves. Founder of a multibillion-dollar company, Reeves Industries and
APB_(TV_series)
Star Wars character
ambushed by Moff Gideon (Giancarlo Esposito) and his death trooper-led regiment, who kill The Client and trap the Mandalorian's allies. Gideon reveals secret
Mandalorian_(character)
1986 American action film
Avenging Force is a 1986 American action film directed by Sam Firstenberg. The screenplay was written by James Booth, who co-starred in the film. It was
Avenging_Force
American musician (born 1992)
the original on December 8, 2014. Retrieved June 29, 2014. Tyler, Sharp. "Gideon stream new single, "Survive" (ft. Caleb Shomo of Beartooth)". AltPress.com
Caleb_Shomo
2026 animated series
Wars: The Force Unleashed (2008) which starred Witwer as Galen Marek / Starkiller. Further cast members were announced in January 2026: Gideon Adlon as
Star_Wars:_Maul_–_Shadow_Lord
Task force of the US Department of Defense
Video Is Part of UFO Investigation". Futurism. April 11, 2021. Lewis-Kraus, Gideon (April 30, 2021). "How the Pentagon Started Taking UFOs Seriously". The
All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office
All-domain_Anomaly_Resolution_Office
U.S. criminal case against Nicolás Maduro and his associates
early May 2020, a failed armed incursion into Venezuela known as Operation Gideon was launched by a group of Venezuelan dissidents and U.S. private security
Prosecution of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores
Prosecution_of_Nicolás_Maduro_and_Cilia_Flores
English footballer (born 1987)
2014), "Our Jamie has come so Var", The Non-League Paper, p. 7 Brooks, Gideon (28 November 2015). "Exclusive: Jamie Vardy's former chairman reveals how
Jamie_Vardy
American academic and magazine editor (born 1963)
Gideon Rose (born 1963) is a former editor of Foreign Affairs and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He served as associate director for Near
Gideon_Rose
Spin-off TV show from J. Michael Straczynski's Babylon 5
EarthForce military. He served as Gideon's first officer on his previous assignment as well. He was assigned to Excalibur at the insistence of Gideon. David
Crusade_(TV_series)
English actor (born 1977)
Supporting Actor for his performance in The Revenant. Hardy played a Royal Air Force fighter pilot in Nolan's action-thriller Dunkirk (2017), based on the British
Tom_Hardy
8th episode of the 1st season of The Mandalorian
badly wounded by Gideon. As the group take cover inside, Gideon orders a Flametrooper to incinerate them, but the Child uses the Force to reflect the flames
Chapter_8:_Redemption
Rodeo Daredevils B&W 9m October 5, 1949 video [476] Justice under Law: The Gideon Case John Barnes (producer); Isidore Stein & Christopher Young color 23m
List of Encyclopædia Britannica Films titles
List_of_Encyclopædia_Britannica_Films_titles
(season 3), is a talent manager and Maddy's boss. Gillie, portrayed by Gideon Adlon (season 3), is Lexi's neighbour. Kidd, portrayed by Asante Blackk
List_of_Euphoria_characters
American actor (born 1957)
son of Elaine, a certified public accountant, and a father who was an Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer. He is of African American descent and has stated
Mykelti_Williamson
List of characters appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
up when Deadpool put an ad for X-Force members, and was immediately recruited. He died alongside all the other X-Force members, but Deadpool used time
Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: M–Z
Characters_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_M–Z
1941, the British army together with Arbegnoch ("the Patriots") and Gideon Force occupied Ethiopia. On 5 May, Haile Selassie with auspice of Ethiopian
Foreign_relations_of_Ethiopia
Upcoming film by Aaron Sorkin
(Chief Strategy Officer) Former Sean Parker (4%, formerly) Owen Van Natta Gideon Yu Adam D'Angelo Nick Clegg Chris Kelly Bret Taylor Sheryl Sandberg Mike
The_Social_Reckoning
GIDEON FORCE
GIDEON FORCE
Male
Japanese
(英夫) Japanese name HIDEO means "splendid man."
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Aidan, AIDEN means "little fire."
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Great Warrior
Biblical
same as Gideon
Male
Russian
(Гедеон) Russian form of Hebrew Gidown, GEDEON means "cutter down; hewer," i.e. "mighty warrior."
Boy/Male
British, English
Feller of Trees
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Gidown, GIDEON means "cutter down; hewer," i.e. "mighty warrior." In the bible, this is the name of the warrior who defeated the Midianites.
Boy/Male
Biblical
He that bruises or breaks; a destroyer.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Hill, cup, thing lifted up.
Male
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Gidel, GIDEL means "too great; giant."
Boy/Male
Biblical American Hebrew
He that bruises or breaks; a destroyer.
Female
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic ÉtaÃn, AIDEEN means "face."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the medieval personal name Gibbon, a pet form of Gibb.
Male
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Gidown, GIDON means "cutter down; hewer," i.e. "mighty warrior."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Portuguese, Swedish
Tree Cutter; Hewer; Mighty Warrior; Feller of Trees; Powerful Ruler; Feller; Cutter Down
Boy/Male
French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Swedish
Devastator; Great Warrior; Tree Cutter; Feller
Biblical
hill; cup; thing lifted up
Boy/Male
Hebrew
Destroyer.
Biblical
he that bruises or breaks; a destroyer
Male
German
German name derived from the Greek word geon, GEREON means "old man."
GIDEON FORCE
GIDEON FORCE
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
The One who Brings Hope
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Attaining Happiness through Naam
Female
Irish
Variant spelling of Irish Gaelic Fionnghuala, FINNGUALA means "white shoulder."
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Cowdiy, SODI means "an acquaintance of God." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Gaddiel.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Keighley.
Boy/Male
American, British, English
From the Ox Farm
Girl/Female
Indian
Affection, Happy
Girl/Female
American, British, English, Spanish
Mother
Boy/Male
Muslim
Thankful of anybody, Satisfied, Contended, Pleased
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Old English personal name Cēnweard ‘bold guardian’ or Cyneweard ‘royal guardian’.
GIDEON FORCE
GIDEON FORCE
GIDEON FORCE
GIDEON FORCE
GIDEON FORCE
n.
Any one of several species of fresh-water ducks, especially those belonging to the subgenus Mareca, of the genus Anas. The common European widgeon (Anas penelope) and the American widgeon (A. Americana) are the most important species. The latter is called also baldhead, baldpate, baldface, baldcrown, smoking duck, wheat, duck, and whitebelly.
v. t.
To pluck; to fleece; to swindle by tricks in gambling.
n.
A widgeon.
v.
Disposed; inclined; -- used with an adv.; as, virtuously given.
v. t.
One who carries a flag.
n.
Any bird of the order Columbae, of which numerous species occur in nearly all parts of the world.
n.
A small European freshwater fish (Gobio fluviatilis), allied to the carp. It is easily caught and often used for food and for bait. In America the killifishes or minnows are often called gudgeons.
v. t.
To make wide or wider; to extend in breadth; to increase the width of; as, to widen a field; to widen a breach; to widen a stocking.
v. t.
A small flag or streamer, as that carried by cavalry, which is broad at one end and nearly pointed at the other, or that used to direct the movements of a body of infantry, or to make signals at sea; also, the flag of a guild or fraternity. In the United States service, each company of cavalry has a guidon.
adv.
Stated; fixed; as, in a given time.
v. t.
To deprive fraudulently; to cheat; to dupe; to impose upon.
n.
What may be got without skill or merit.
n.
A metal eye or socket attached to the sternpost to receive the pintle of the rudder.
a.
Pigeon-hearted.
n.
An unsuspected victim of sharpers; a gull.
v. t.
One of a community established at Rome, by Charlemagne, to guide pilgrims to the Holy Land.
n.
The pin of iron fastened in the end of a wooden shaft or axle, on which it turns; formerly, any journal, or pivot, or bearing, as the pintle and eye of a hinge, but esp. the end journal of a horizontal.
n.
An ideo-motor movement.
n.
A person easily duped or cheated.
a.
Having a breast like a pigeon, -- the sternum being so prominent as to constitute a deformity; chicken-breasted.