regimentals
Britishplural noun
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the uniform and insignia of a regiment
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military dress
Example Sentences
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Private James Stanley and others stripped off their regimentals and jumped into Long Island Sound from the Fort coal dock.
From Time Magazine Archive
They could talk of nothing but officers; and Mr. Bingley’s large fortune, the mention of which gave animation to their mother, was worthless in their eyes when opposed to the regimentals of an ensign.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
The vicar's son being on the spot in his handsome regimentals, they are engaged in the presence of the company, and her affluent fortune is assured to this hitherto impecunious youth.
From The Gentle Reader by Crothers, Samuel McChord
Being supplied with my regimentals, I was ordered to “make away” with my old clothing, dealers in which attended the barrack-rooms every morning in search of plunder.
From The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier by Drayson, A.W.
After a few days studies were commenced, and I used to attend in my regimentals.
From Garcia the Centenarian And His Times Being a Memoir of Manuel Garcia's Life and Labours for the Advancement of Music and Science by Mackinlay, M. (Malcolm) Sterling
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