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Scots Greys

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plural noun

  1. another name for (the) Royal Scots Greys

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

Their predecessor regiment, the Scots Greys, was one of six Scottish regiments to play a significant role in the battle.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2015

A young lieutenant of the Royal Scots Greys named Humphrey Guinness had done well as a substitute in 1927.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was only that the Scots Greys saluted me.

From The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)

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