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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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redcoats
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Term for British soldiers, whose uniform was a red tunic from the time of the *New Model Army in the 17C to the introduction of *khaki in the mid-19C. More recently a redcoat has been a 'holiday uncle' at a *Butlin's camp.
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