Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (American History) A British soldier in the 1700's; -- so-called because of his red coat, esp. during the American Revolutionary War.
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- noun derogatory A name given by patriots and rebels to British soldiers during the American Revolution.
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- noun British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)
Etymologies
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lobster + back, from the resemblance to lobsters of the red coats worn by the British soldiers
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Examples
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Well, it was a while ago, but I seem to recall that Washington was very fond of bawdy humor, and wasn't above making "lobsterback" jokes--an early form of "clap humor" similar to Jon Stewart's.
The Wit and Humor of Barack Obama. Ann Althouse 2008
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"Yonder lobsterback, " he said, affecting insouciance as he set down a box.
A Breath of Snow and Ashes Gabaldon, Diana 2005
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There was precious little pity to spare for a lobsterback.
Pirates Linda Miller 1995
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"Hard for a lobsterback to wash the flour from his hair.
Drums of Autumn Gabaldon, Diana 1997
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