Associations to the word «Bluecoat»

Wiktionary

BLUECOAT, noun. (British) A traditional dress code at certain prestigious British schools
BLUECOAT, noun. (US history) A soldier or officer in the Union army during the American Civil War
BLUECOAT, noun. (dated) A policeman

Dictionary definition

BLUECOAT, noun. A person dressed all in blue (as a soldier or sailor).

Wise words

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