Royal Scots Greys

plural noun

1. the Royal Scots Greys
   (formerly) a British cavalry regiment, the Second Dragoons Also known asthe Greysthe Scots Greys

Word History and Origins

Origin of Royal Scots Greys¹

C17: from their grey uniforms

Example Sentences

The Duke served with the armed forces for more than 21 years, starting his career as a second lieutenant with the Royal Scots Greys and retiring in 1976 as a lieutenant-colonel.

From BBC

He went to Eton before doing his National Service as a trooper with the Royal Scots Greys, having failed his officer training.

From BBC

He went to Eton before doing his National Service as a trooper with the Royal Scots Greys, having failed his officer training.

From BBC

Douglas-Home was schooled at Eton and served in the Royal Scots Greys regiment.

From Time Magazine Archive

There are proud mutterings of hussars, lancers, and Royal Scots Greys, tones of awe for the Panzergrenadiers.

From Time Magazine Archive