redcoat n 1: British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution) [syn: {redcoat}, {lobsterback}]
Redcoat \Red"coat`\ (-k[=o]t`), n. One who wears a red coat; specifically, a red-coated British soldier. [1913 Webster]
20 Moby Thesaurus words for "redcoat": Anzac, Aussie, Boche, Fritz, GI, Heinie, Hun, Jerry, Johnny, Kraut, Tommy, Tommy Atkins, Yank, askari, digger, doughboy, jock, poilu, sepoy, swaddy