lobsterback

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nounlobsterback (plural lobsterbacks)

derogatoryhistoricalA British soldier during the War of 1812 and American revolution.
Synonyms: lobster, redcoat

nounA British soldier during the War of 1812 and American revolution.

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nounBritish soldier; so-called because of the soldier's red coat (especially during the American Revolution)

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Bahuvrihi compound of lobster + back, from the resemblance to lobsters of the red coats worn by the British soldiers.

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