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commandoMember of a specially trained, highly mobile military unit. The term originated in South Africa in the 19th century, where it referred to Boer military reprisal raids against Africans and, in the South African Wars, against the British. Commando units have often carried out operations behind enemy lines. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He said: "Scots have proudly gone commando at great victories from Bannockburn in 1314 to Wembley in 1977 and that is not going to change now. Ramsay, aged 40, said: "I've gone commando, everyone does it. Go Commando (T5) shortly to become Gone Commando as he takes charge at the first bend in the fourth heat on Friday |
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