# redcoat

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɹɛdˌkoʊt/

## Definitions
1. A British soldier (stemming from the military uniform of British infantry since the 17th century).
2. A member of the entertainment staff at Butlin's holiday camps in the United Kingdom, who wear red blazers.
3. A fox.

## Etymology
Bahuvrihi compound of red + coat.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/redcoat