Meanings
nounsea-green incorruptible (plural sea-green incorruptibles)
plural sea-green incorruptibles
- A person who is unswervingly dedicated to a cause.
Origin
In reference to Carlyle's description of Robespierre, who reportedly tended to wear sea-green clothing.
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sea-green incorruptible. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sea-green%20incorruptible
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