red duster

noun

1. a red ensign having the Union Jack as a canton, flown by most British merchant ships.

red duster

noun

1. See Red Ensign
   an informal name for the Red Ensign

Word History and Origins

Origin of red duster¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

She was built on the Clyde in the early 'sixties, and has seen much service under the Red Duster.

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