REDCOAT

redcoat, lobsterback

(noun) British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

redcoat (plural redcoats)

A British soldier, especially during the American Revolution.

A member of the entertainment staff at Butlin's holiday camps in the United Kingdom, who wear red blazers.

(slang) A fox.

Usage notes

The soldier and entertainment staff uses are sometimes capitalised.

Synonyms

• (British soldier) lobsterback

Anagrams

• Art Deco, cordate

Source: Wiktionary


Red"coat` (-kot`), n.

Definition: One who wears a red coat; specifically, a red-coated British soldier.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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