The warder guards of the Tower of London.
Beefeater
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Beefeater, that is."
"I've never seen such a Beefeater in all my life."
Etymology & History
Military slang that entered civilian British usage, particularly from the World Wars when military terminology spread throughout British society. Such terms often began in barracks or airfields before becoming mainstream.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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