turncoat

[turn-koht] Origin

turn·coat

[turn-koht]
noun
a person who changes to the opposite party or faction, reverses principles, etc.; renegade.

Origin:
1550–60; turn + coat
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turncoat (ˈtɜːnˌkəʊt)
 
n
a person who deserts one cause or party for the opposite faction; renegade

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turncoat
1557, from turn + coat. Originally one who tried to hide the badge of his party or leader. The expression to turn one's coat "change principles or party" is recorded from 1565.
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