lobsterback en · NOUN
Etymology
Bahuvrihi compound of lobster + back, from the resemblance to lobsters of the red coats worn by the British soldiers.
Meanings
- (derogatory, historical) A British soldier during the War of 1812 and American revolution.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lobsterbacks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |