Cherrybum en · NOUN
Etymology
cherry + bum, an allusion to the crimson trousers they wore, and perhaps a play on cherubim.
Meanings
- (historical, slang) A member of the 11th Hussars, a cavalry regiment of the British Army established in 1715.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherubim | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Cherrybums | Number=Plur | lexicographic |