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noun
1.
a high-school or college athlete kept out of varsity competition for one year to develop skills and extend eligibility.
verb (used with object)
2.
to withdraw (an athlete) from varsity competition.
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Origin:
1950–55, Americanism; from the red shirts worn in practice by such athletes
1950–55, Americanism; from the red shirts worn in practice by such athletes
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Word Origin & History
redshirt
"to withdraw (a player) from the varsity team to add a year to his or her eligibility," 1955, in allusion to the red shirts worn by athletes on the scrimmage squad.
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