English Explanatory Dictionary

McAlpine's Fusiliers

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The Irish immigrant labour force in Britain in the early 20th century.

Word forms

McAlpine's Fusiliers

Etymology

After Sir Robert McAlpine, a major employer of Irish workmen, and (possibly) the military appearance of a group of men with shovels over their shoulders.

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