单词 | fighting fifteenth |
释义 | > as lemmasFighting Fifteenth e. In colloquial designations of various regiments, qualifying the regimental number, in allusion to specific episodes in their history. Fighting Fifteenth: the 15th Hussars; Fighting Fifth: the Northumberland Fusiliers; Fighting Fortieth: the Prince of Wales' Volunteers; Fighting Ninth: the Norfolk Regiment. ΚΠ 1871 Chambers's Jrnl. 23 Dec. 802/2 The ‘Fighting Fifth’..was distinguished by its men wearing a white plume in the cap. 1888 Nicknames in Army 32 15th (King's) Hussars... The ‘Fighting Fifteenth’. 1890 Standard 25 Apr. 3/4 The Northumberland Fusiliers, better known as the Fighting Fifth. 1891 J. S. Farmer Slang Fighting Fifth... Other nicknames were The Shiners..The Old Bold Fifth..and Lord Wellington's Body Guard. < as lemmas |
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