British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)
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The ranking sergeant was in the middle of the Parade, screaming a bit of tender abuse at each solitary lobsterback who came running in.
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Lobsterbacks tromping after them in leapfrogging blocks, firing volleys.
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But partly it was to keep an eye on this house where one or more lobsterbacks were prowling.
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"Turn out, you lobsterbacks!" one would say.
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"Fire, you lobsterbacks!" bellowed some.