redcoat

Meanings

• noun

  A soldier wearing a red uniform, especially one serving in the British army during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with redcoat
coat , gloat , moat , boat

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Variants

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redcoat , redcoats

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Etymology

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The term 'redcoat' comes from the distinctive red uniforms worn by British soldiers during the late 17th to mid-19th centuries.

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Trivia

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1. Redcoats were often criticized for their perceived arrogance and harsh treatment of civilians.

2. The term 'redcoat' is also used figuratively to refer to anyone who is perceived as being part of an oppressive or authoritarian force.

3. The color red was chosen for British military uniforms because it was easy to produce and could be seen from a distance.

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Related Concepts

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1. British army: The military organization responsible for defending the United Kingdom and its territories. Redcoats were an integral part of the British army during the late 17th to mid-19th centuries.

2. Redcoat Rebellion: A term used to refer to a series of uprisings in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1784, in which redcoats were involved in clashes with local settlers.

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Culture

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The term 'redcoat' is often used symbolically to represent the British military, particularly during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. It has also appeared in various works of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "redcoat"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a British soldier from the 18th or 19th century wearing a bright red uniform.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'redcoat' with the British military and the red uniforms worn by soldiers during that time period.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Red Coats, Red Tops' to help remember that 'redcoat' refers to a British soldier in a red uniform.

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