What is another word for redcoat?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛdkə͡ʊt] (IPA)

Redcoat is a term that refers to a British soldier who wore a red jacket during the 17th and 18th centuries. There are several synonyms for the word redcoat, some of which include "scarlet coat," "crimson uniform," and "ruby jacket." These terms describe the color and style of the uniform worn by the British soldiers during that time. Other synonyms include "lobsterback" and "tommy," which were terms used by American colonists during the American Revolution to describe British soldiers. While the term redcoat is still used today to refer to British soldiers, its synonyms provide a glimpse into the history and culture of the time period.

Synonyms for Redcoat:

What are the hypernyms for Redcoat?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Redcoat

There is still another little redcoat in the family, and he is especially interesting because while he is related to Danny Meadow Mouse he lives almost wholly in trees.
"The-Burgess-Animal-Book-for-Children"
Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo)
They marched on, an' th' British run away fr'm thim; an', be hivins, me uncle Mike cud niver get a shot at a redcoat, though he searched high an' low f'r wan.
"Mr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen"
Finley Peter Dunne
The people who received these were assured, that, so long as they had them to show, no redcoat soldier would in any way disturb them or their property.
"Stories of New Jersey"
Frank Richard Stockton

Famous quotes with Redcoat

  • The Tippoo himself led the defenders north of the breach. The Tippoo had cursed Gudin for blowing the mines too early and thus wasting its terrible destructive power, but now he tried to revive the defense by his personal example. He stood in the front rank of his soldiers while behind him a succession of aides loaded jewel-encrusted hunting rifles. One by one the rifles were given to the Tippoo who aimed and fired, aimed and fired, and redcoat after redcoat was struck down.
    Bernard Cornwell
  • The Tippoo still led the fight. [...] Those gaudy stones made him a target for every redcoat and sepoy, yet he insisted on staying in the very front rank where he could pour his rifle fire at the stalled attackers, and his charms worked, for though the bullets flicked close none hit him. He was the Tiger of Mysore, he could not die, only kill.
    Bernard Cornwell

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