Archaic/literary verb meaning ‘to form into squadrons; to arrange troops’.
former en escadronsEmploi militaire. The commander squadroned his cavalry before the charge.
Le commandant a formé sa cavalerie en escadrons avant la charge.
Attributive use (e.g., "squadron headquarters"). Not gradable in ordinary usage.
d'escadronConstruction adjectivale liée à une unité militaire. The squadron headquarters was buzzing with activity.
Le quartier général d'escadron était en pleine effervescence.