conscript

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Conscript units were apparently being rotated from Eastern Europe to replace the reserve forces that had spearheaded the invasions.

From Time Magazine Archive

Now, Conscript Fathers, that I may solemnly abjure and deprecate the just reproaches of my country, listen, I pray you, earnestly to what I say, and commit it deeply to your memories and minds.

From The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 by Herbert, Henry William

"May this be good, and of good omen, happy, and fortunate to the Roman people, the Quirites; which now I lay before you, Fathers, and Conscript Senators."

From The Roman Traitor, Vol. 1 by Herbert, Henry William

Conscript Fathers, for we have no foes unsubdued, from the wild azure-tinctured hordes of Gaul to the swart Eunuchs of the Pontic king—for we have no friends unrewarded, unsheltered by the wings of our renown.

From The Roman Traitor, Vol. 1 by Herbert, Henry William

In this tale Cicero is represented standing at the tribune and haranguing the senate: "Conscript fathers and grave senators of Rome," &c.

From The English Novel in the Time of Shakespeare by Jusserand, J. J.