noun

lobsterback

lobsterback · lobsterbacks

A British soldier during the War of 1812 and American revolutionA British soldier during the War of 1812 and American revolution.

Meaning

1 senses

(derogatory, historical)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)

Bahuvrihi compound of lobster + back, from the resemblance to lobsters of the red coats wo

Bahuvrihi compound of lobster + back, from the resemblance to lobsters of the red coats worn by the British soldiers.

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plural: lobsterbacks

Singular	lobsterback
Plural	lobsterbacks

regular

2 synonyms

Close in meaning

British soldier; so-called because of the soldier's red coat (especially during the American Revolution):redcoat