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redcoat
[ red-koht ]
/ ˈrɛdˌkoʊt /
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Definition of redcoat
noun
(especially during the American Revolution) a British soldier.
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British Dictionary definitions for redcoat
redcoat
/ (ˈrɛdˌkəʊt) /
noun
(formerly) a British soldier
Word Origin for redcoat
C16: from the colour of the uniform jacket
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