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View synonyms for bluecoat

bluecoat

[ bloo-koht ]

noun

  1. a person who wears a coat or uniform that is blue.
  2. a police officer.
  3. a soldier in the U.S. Army in earlier times.


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Other Words From

  • bluecoated adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bluecoat1

First recorded in 1585–95; blue + coat

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Example Sentences

A stunning overhead shot reveals a sprawling field of bluecoat rebel bodies lying next to a pool dyed red with blood.

When the firing ceased, there was no bluecoat left to give the order to retreat.

The monastery buildings were converted into the Bluecoat School.

So far as I see, there aint no particular objection to that, returned the bluecoat, with exasperating deliberation.

He said something to the policeman and then I saw the bluecoat rush excitedly away.

“I thought you might like a drink,” replied that young man, turning slowly and smiling upon the enraged bluecoat.

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