Definition of "redcoat" [red•coat]

• A British soldier, especially one serving during the American Revolution. (noun)

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• "Faced with the chance to become the voice of a generation, Blacc seems to have opted instead to be a singing Butlins redcoat."
• "Still, the brigadier thought they had potential under the right leadership, as redcoat privates were notorious for being the same sort of material."
• "Washington and several others thought most redcoat casualties came from their own fire.18"