Royal Scots Greys
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of Royal Scots Greys
C17: from their grey uniforms
Example Sentences
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The Duke served with the armed forces for more than 21 years, starting his career as a second lieutenant with the Royal Scots Greys and retiring in 1976 as a lieutenant-colonel.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2024
He went to Eton before doing his National Service as a trooper with the Royal Scots Greys, having failed his officer training.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2017
A young lieutenant of the Royal Scots Greys named Humphrey Guinness had done well as a substitute in 1927.
From Time Magazine Archive
Douglas-Home was schooled at Eton and served in the Royal Scots Greys regiment.
From Time Magazine Archive
It is dedicated to John Kay, a private in the Royal Scots Greys, who died July 9, 1833, aged 34 years.
From In Search of Gravestones Old and Curious by Vincent, W.T. (William Thomas)
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