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Significats de lobsterback en anglès

British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)

Ús de lobsterback en anglès
1
The ranking sergeant was in the middle of the Parade, screaming a bit of tender abuse at each solitary lobsterback who came running in.
The system of the world
2
Lobsterbacks tromping after them in leapfrogging blocks, firing volleys.
Quicksilver
3
But partly it was to keep an eye on this house where one or more lobsterbacks were prowling.
The system of the world
4
"Turn out, you lobsterbacks!" one would say.
The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair / Or, True Stories from...
5
"Fire, you lobsterbacks!" bellowed some.
The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair / Or, True Stories from...
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Lobsterback a través del temps