REDCOAT

Red coat

Red coat or Redcoat is a historical term used to refer to soldiers of the British Army because of the red uniforms formerly worn by the majority of regiments. From the late 17th century to the early 20th century, the uniform of most British soldiers,, included a madder red coat or coatee. From 1870 onwards, the more vivid shade of scarlet was adopted for all ranks, having previously been worn only by officers, sergeants and all ranks of some cavalry regiments.

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redcoat

Noun

  1. A British soldier, especially during the .
  2. A member of the entertainment staff at Butlins holiday camps in the United Kingdom, who wear red blazers
  3. a fox


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red coat

Noun



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