English Explanatory Dictionary

Chelsea pensioner

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any of the retired British army officers now resident in Royal Hospital Chelsea, noted for their ceremonial scarlet coats and tricorne hats.

Word forms

Chelsea pensioner Chelsea pensioners

Related words

Greenwich pensioner

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