redcoat
/'red'kout/
Definition
- Noun:
- A British soldier, especially one serving during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783): The term "redcoat" refers specifically to a soldier of the British army, so-called because of the distinctive red uniform coat that was standard issue during that historical period.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The colonists feared the arrival of the redcoats.
- Paintings of the era often depict redcoats in formation.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Reference: The term is used almost exclusively in a historical context, particularly when discussing the 18th and early 19th centuries. It carries connotations of the British military authority faced by American colonists.
- The rebellion was a direct response to the policies enforced by the redcoats.
Variants and Related Words
- Lobsterback (n): A derogatory slang term used by American colonists for a British soldier, also referring to the red coat.
- The protesters shouted insults, calling the soldiers "lobsterbacks".
Synonyms
- British soldier: A neutral, descriptive term for a soldier serving in the British army.
- Regular: A term used by American colonists to refer to the professional British soldiers.
Notes on Meaning
- The term "redcoat" is specific and historical. It is not used to describe modern British soldiers. Its use evokes a particular image and set of historical events, primarily the American Revolution.
Noun
-
British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ gần giống
Từ chứa "redcoat"
