lobsterback
lobsterback · lobsterbacks
A British soldier during the War of 1812 and American revolutionA British soldier during the War of 1812 and American revolution.
Значение
значений: 1(пренебрежительное, историческое)A British soldier during the War of 1812 and American revolution.
British soldier; so-called because of the soldier's red coat (especially during the American Revolution)
Происхождение
Bahuvrihi compound of lobster + back, from the resemblance to lobsters of the red coats woBahuvrihi compound of lobster + back, from the resemblance to lobsters of the red coats worn by the British soldiers.
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Формы
мн. число: lobsterbacks| Ед. число | lobsterback |
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