Cheesemongers en · PROPN
Etymology
So called after a relaxation of the social qualifications for recruitment, which meant that tradesmen (as opposed to gentlemen) could sign up.
Meanings
- (UK, obsolete, slang) The Life Guards (British army regiment).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Cheesemongers | canonical | lexicographic |