Vet"er*an (?), a. [L. veteranus, from vetus, veteris, old; akin to Gr. &?; year, Skr. vatsara. See Wether.] Long exercised in anything, especially in military life and the duties of a soldier; long practiced or experienced; as, a veteran officer or soldier; veteran skill.

The insinuating eloquence and delicate flattery of veteran diplomatists and courtiers.

Vet"er*an (?), n. [L. veteranus (sc. miles): cf. F. vétéran.] One who has been long exercised in any service or art, particularly in war; one who has had.

Ensigns that pierced the foe's remotest lines,
The hardy veteran with tears resigns.

&fist; In the United States, during the civil war, soldiers who had served through one term of enlistment and had reënlisted were specifically designated veterans.

Vet"er*an (?), a. [L. veteranus, from vetus, veteris, old; akin to Gr. &?; year, Skr. vatsara. See Wether.] Long exercised in anything, especially in military life and the duties of a soldier; long practiced or experienced; as, a veteran officer or soldier; veteran skill.

The insinuating eloquence and delicate flattery of veteran diplomatists and courtiers.

Vet"er*an (?), n. [L. veteranus (sc. miles): cf. F. vétéran.] One who has been long exercised in any service or art, particularly in war; one who has had.

Ensigns that pierced the foe's remotest lines,
The hardy veteran with tears resigns.

&fist; In the United States, during the civil war, soldiers who had served through one term of enlistment and had reënlisted were specifically designated veterans.

• A person with long experience of a particular activity.
  
• A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service.
  
• Having had long experience, practice, or service.
  
• Of or relating to former members of the military armed forces, especially those who server during wartime.