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Meanings of redcoat in English

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

Synonyms
Examples for "lobsterback"
Examples for "lobsterback"
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...
Usage of redcoat in English
1
Where is Shakespeare in all this -is he redcoat or rebel?
The Guardian
2
Sandy, redcoat responsible for competitions, recited it to me at breakfast next morning.
The Guardian
3
The job is a combination of standup, cabin crew and holiday camp redcoat.
The Guardian
4
Faith, and I don't know, redcoat; except that they've killed him.
Fort Amity
5
Handing yourself over to the redcoat engineers for their experiments?
Masked
6
Until my prince returns, no one but a redcoat gets anywhere near the castle.
Sister of the dead
7
Raising his foot against the body, he dragged the sword out before the redcoat fell.
New york: the novel
8
The redcoat captain that skinned my back for me.
Outlander
9
And a redcoat shot me through the arm.
The Junior Classics, Volume 7: Stories of Courage and Heroism
10
As they started hauling me away, I called out to that redcoat officer, ''Who was it then?
English passengers
11
Some wore Greek armor, some British redcoat uniforms, some camouflage with tattered American flags on the shoulders.
The Lightning Thief
12
His real name is Michael Pennington but he had created this Johnny Vegas character, a failed Butlins redcoat.
The Guardian
13
Help redcoat soldier find Captain Long-knife.
The Master of Appleby / A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part w...
14
Nay, John Ireton, you need not fear me, though I am just now this redcoat captain's next friend.
The Master of Appleby / A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part w...
15
The Parade was empty except for a single redcoat running from the barracks toward the Bloody Tower gate.
The system of the world
16
Perhaps then I can help you, but for now, no one but a redcoat gets inside the castle wall.
Sister of the dead
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Redcoat through the time