redcoat

[ red-koht ]

noun

1. (especially during the American Revolution) a British soldier.

redcoat

/ ˈrɛdˌkəʊt /

noun

1. (formerly) a British soldier

Word History and Origins

Origin of redcoat¹

First recorded in 1510–20; red ¹ + coat

Word History and Origins

Origin of redcoat¹

C16: from the colour of the uniform jacket

Example Sentences

But, wont the redcoat wonder why the cider isnt brought into the room and given to him there?

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Just as one of the aids was about to strike the colonel with his saber, a trooper came up and disabled the redcoat's arm.

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The redcoat ducked but the Dubliner lifted him with a left hook, the body punch being a fine one.

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In particular, the book uses reconnoiter and reconnoitre, and both redcoat and red-coat.

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No sooner was the redcoat lover gone awhile than, as Miss Chew declared, Darthea put off mourning for the absent.

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