regimentals

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regimentals

The soldier proudly wears his regimentals for the parade.

Definition

Noun (plural): 1. The distinctive military uniform and insignia of a particular regiment. - This term specifically refers to the full ceremonial or dress uniform, including items like jackets, trousers, headgear, and all associated badges, buttons, and other distinctive marks that identify a soldier's specific regiment.

Usage
  • The word is always used in the plural form: regimentals.
  • It is a formal and somewhat historical term, most commonly used when discussing military tradition, ceremonial dress, or historical contexts.
  • It refers to the complete set of uniform items and insignia as a collective whole.
Examples
  • The museum displayed the splendid regimentals of the 18th-century cavalry unit.
  • For the parade, every soldier was required to wear his full regimentals, polished and perfect.
  • He carefully preserved his grandfather's regimentals from the First World War.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used metaphorically to describe any outfit or uniform that is overly elaborate or stiffly formal, though this is a less common, figurative extension.
    • He arrived at the casual party in his full business regimentals, looking quite out of place.
Variants and Related Words
  • Regiment (noun): A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several smaller units like battalions.
  • Regimental (adjective): Of or relating to a regiment.
    • The regimental colours, the regimental march.
Synonyms
  • Uniform (a more general term for standard military clothing).
  • Full dress (refers specifically to the most formal ceremonial uniform).
  • Livery (can refer to a distinctive uniform, especially for servants or a specific group, but not exclusively military).
Notes
  • Regimentals is not a synonym for everyday combat or service uniforms. It emphasizes tradition, ceremony, and specific regimental identity.
  • The concept is central to military heritage, where regimentals serve to foster esprit de corps and display historical continuity.
regimentals

The soldier proudly wears his regimentals for the parade.

Noun
  1. the military uniform and insignia of a regiment