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lobsterback

English

Etymology

Bahuvrihi compound of lobster +? back, from the resemblance to lobsters of the red coats worn by the British soldiers

Noun

lobsterback (plural lobsterbacks)

  1. (derogatory, historical) A British soldier during the American Revolution.

Usage notes

  • Used by Patriots and rebels.

Synonyms

  • lobster
  • redcoat (not derogatory)

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patriots

English

Noun

patriots

  1. plural of patriot

Anagrams

  • protista

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