# McAlpine's Fusiliers

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The Irish immigrant labour force in Britain in the early 20th century.

## Etymology
After Sir Robert McAlpine, a major employer of Irish workmen, and (possibly) the military appearance of a group of men with shovels over their shoulders.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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