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The origin of the word "private" when applied to a soldier in the ranks may be traced to the much earlier uae of the word as applied to civilians—"a private man or citizen"; that is, one not invested with public office or employment. The epithet, thus applied in common language to any civilian not holding office, has, by a slight extension of meaning, been used to signify soldiers not holding rank.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 83, 8 April 1933, Page 9 (Supplement)
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