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English

Etymology
lobster + back, from the resemblance to lobsters of the red coats worn by the British soldiers

Noun
en-noun

1. derogatory A name given by patriots and rebels to British soldiers during the w:American Revolution|American Revolution.

Synonyms
lobster
redcoat (not derogatory)

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