redcoat

red·coat

R0096800 (rĕd′kōt′)n. A British soldier, especially one serving during the American Revolution.

redcoat

(ˈrɛdˌkəʊt) n1. (Historical Terms) (formerly) a British soldier2. (Military) (formerly) a British soldier[C16: from the colour of the uniform jacket]

red•coat

(ˈrɛdˌkoʊt)

n. (esp. during the American Revolution) a British soldier. [1510–20]

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redcoat - British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)lobsterbacksoldier - an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army; "the soldiers stood at attention"