English Explanatory Dictionary

cheesemongers

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. plural of cheesemonger
name
  1. The Life Guards (British army regiment).

Word forms

cheesemongers the Cheesemongers

Etymology

So called after a relaxation of the social qualifications for recruitment, which meant that tradesmen (as opposed to gentlemen) could sign up.

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