[militia] Miquelets or Micalets (mikəˈɫɛts wc; Migueletes) were irregular Catalan and Valencian militia. They enjoyed a certain prominence in the wars of Spain during the 17th and 18th centuries, and in peace seem to have plundered travellers.{sfn|Chisholm|1911|p=566} ==Overview== The name is a diminutive of Michael; it is claimed it co...
• (n.) An irregular or partisan soldier; a bandit.
Miq'ue·let noun [ Spanish miquelete .] (Mil.) An irregular or partisan soldier; a bandit.