‖n. [ Turk. redīf, fr. radīf, orig., he who rides behind another on the same beast, fr. radaf to follow. ] A reserve force in the Turkish army, or a soldier of the reserve. See Army organization, above. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
{ or } a. [ Soredium + -ferous. ] (Bot.) Bearing soredia; sorediate. [ 1913 Webster ]