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Redcoat - What does it mean?

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redcoat

English

Alternative forms

* red coat

Noun

(en noun)
  • A British soldier, especially during the (American Revolution).
  • * A. E. Housman, A Shropshire Lad
    • The street sounds to the soldiers’ tread, / And out we troop to see: / A single redcoat turns his head, / He turns and looks at me.
  • A member of the entertainment staff at (w, Butlin's) holiday camps in the United Kingdom, who wear red blazers.
    • Mirror News 16 May 13. The series ran from 1980 until 1988, and won a BAFTA for Best Comedy Series in 1984. It was based on Perry’s experiences working as a Redcoat in Butlins.
  • (slang) A fox.

    • Usage notes

    The soldier and entertainment staff uses are sometimes capitalised.

    Synonyms

    * (British soldier ) lobsterback

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    Not English

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