redcoat
redcoat · redcoats
A British soldierA British soldier (stemming from the military uniform of British infantry since the 17th century).
US/ˈɹɛdˌkoʊt/
Meaning
3 senses(historical)A British soldier (stemming from the military uniform of British infantry since the 17th century).
A member of the entertainment staff at Butlin's holiday camps in the United Kingdom, who wear red blazers.
(slang)A fox.
More definitions
- British soldier; so-called because of the soldier's red coat (especially during the American Revolution)
Origin
Bahuvrihi compound of red + coat.Bahuvrihi compound of red + coat.
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