Regimentals
[redʒɪ'mentlz]
Definition
(n. pl.) The uniform worn by the officers and soldiers of a regiment; military dress; -- formerly used in the singular in the same sense.
Editor: Paula
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. pl. Military uniform.
Checked by Cecily
Examples
- This was exactly as it should be; for the young man wanted only regimentals to make him completely charming. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Well, then, I must return with you, said poor Meyler, throwing off his unfortunate regimentals, and preparing to accompany me home. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Conceive my astonishment at seeing Meyler screwed up into a close corner, quite alone, in full regimentals. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
Typist: Mason