Meaning

1 senses

  1. A person who is unswervingly dedicated to a cause.

Origin

In reference to Carlyle's description of Robespierre, who reportedly tended to wear sea-gr

In reference to Carlyle's description of Robespierre, who reportedly tended to wear sea-green clothing.

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Forms

plural: sea-green incorruptibles

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
scuttlescytheB2seaA1seabedseabirdseaboardseafoodA2

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