Very few people know these 10 words come from the military. Do you?

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The language of armed forces Very few people know these 10 words come from the military. Do you? 4 min. Throughout human history, one profession has stood the passage of time and remained constant even in our modern days: Most nations, kingdoms, or empires in history have taken great pride in the strength and honor of their military. In that sense, it seems only logical that something as valuable for any society has a profound and direct impact on the way we communicate with each other. However, this influence can sometimes be overlooked, so we have decided to select a few words we use every day that have military origins. We guarantee you'll be surprised by more than a few of these entries! Enjoy! Read full article

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