I. ˈskwäd noun
Etymology: Middle French esquade, from Old Spanish & Old Italian; Old Spanish escuadra & Old Italian squadra, ultimately from Vulgar Latin * exquadrare to make square — more at square
Date: 1649
1. : a small organized group of military personnel ; especially : a tactical unit that can be easily directed in the field
2. : a small group engaged in a common effort or occupation
II. transitive verb
( squad·ded ; squad·ding )
Date: circa 1802
: to arrange in squads