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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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