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Meanings of lobsterback in English

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

Usage of lobsterback in English
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...
Frequent collocations
Lobsterback through the time