bluecoat

[ bloo-koht ]

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noun

a person who wears a coat or uniform that is blue.
a police officer.

a soldier in the U.S. Army in earlier times.

Origin of bluecoat

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First recorded in 1585–95; blue + coat

Other words from bluecoat

bluecoated, adjective

Words Nearby bluecoat

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How to use bluecoat in a sentence

A stunning overhead shot reveals a sprawling field of bluecoat rebel bodies lying next to a pool dyed red with blood.
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When the firing ceased, there was no bluecoat left to give the order to retreat.
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The monastery buildings were converted into the bluecoat School.
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So far as I see, there aint no particular objection to that, returned the bluecoat, with exasperating deliberation.
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He said something to the policeman and then I saw the bluecoat rush excitedly away.
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“I thought you might like a drink,” replied that young man, turning slowly and smiling upon the enraged bluecoat.
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