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lobsterback

lobsterback \lobsterback\ n. (American History) A British soldier in the 1700's; -- so-called because of his red coat, esp. during the American Revolutionary War.

Syn: redcoat.

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lobsterback

n. (context derogatory historical English) A name given by Patriots and rebels to British soldiers during the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American%20Revolution.

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lobsterback

n. British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution) [syn: redcoat]

Usage examples of "lobsterback".

We never can tell when those bloody Lobsterbacks are going to attack us again, can we?