(lat.)altröm. Truppenabt., bildete seit der Heeresreform des Marius (um -100 v.Chr.) die takt. Grundabt. der Legion.
ETYM Latin cohors, prop. an inclosure: cf. French cohorte. Related to Court.
Company of soldiers, numbering from 300 to 600, in ancient Roman army; band of associates; American, associate.
1. A band of warriors (originally a unit of a Roman Legion).
2. A company of companions or supporters.