bluecoat

[ bloo-koht ]

noun

1. a person who wears a coat or uniform that is blue.
2. a police officer.
3. a soldier in the U.S. Army in earlier times.

Other Words From

• bluecoated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bluecoat¹

First recorded in 1585–95; blue + coat

Example Sentences

A stunning overhead shot reveals a sprawling field of bluecoat rebel bodies lying next to a pool dyed red with blood.

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When the firing ceased, there was no bluecoat left to give the order to retreat.

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The monastery buildings were converted into the Bluecoat School.

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So far as I see, there aint no particular objection to that, returned the bluecoat, with exasperating deliberation.

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He said something to the policeman and then I saw the bluecoat rush excitedly away.

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“I thought you might like a drink,” replied that young man, turning slowly and smiling upon the enraged bluecoat.

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