n1. a miniature toy soldier, usually made of lead2. a person who enjoys playing at being a soldier
tin′ sol′dier
n. a miniature toy soldier of cast metal. Translations
tin soldier
tin soldier
adores a cardboard dancer, but both are consumed in a fire. [Dan Lit.: Andersen “The Steadfast Tin Soldier” in Andersen’s Fairy Tales]See: Love, Tragic