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)
- (derogatory, historical) A British soldier during the American Revolution.
Usage notes
- Used by Patriots and rebels.
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