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has gloss	(noun) a follower who is not a member of an ingroup camp follower
has gloss	eng: A camp follower is a term used to identify civilians who follow in the wake of armies or service their needs whilst encamped, in order to sell goods or services that the military does not supply. These can include cooking, laundering, liquor, nursing, sexual services and sutlery. The term is also sometimes used to describe the families of military personnel who accompanied soldiers on campaign, or on posting from base to base; it may also be applied to someone who scavenges after a battle. From the beginning of organised warfare until the end of 19th century camp followers were a vital part of an army's system of support and before sutler services were militarised even military goods were often provided. Camp followers usually accompanied the baggage train and they often outnumbered the army itself, adding to its logistic problems.
lexicalization	eng: camp follower
lexicalization	eng: Camp-follower
subclass of	(noun) a person who accepts the leadership of another follower

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