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Chelsea pensioner

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

Noun

Chelsea pensioner (plural Chelsea pensioners)

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

Forms of Chelsea pensioner

pluralChelsea pensioners

Questions about Chelsea pensioner

What does Chelsea pensioner mean?
Chelsea pensioner means any of the retired British army officers now resident in Royal Hospital Chelsea, noted for their ceremonial scarlet coats and tricorne hats.
What part of speech is Chelsea pensioner?
Chelsea pensioner is a noun.
What is the plural of Chelsea pensioner?
The plural of Chelsea pensioner is Chelsea pensioners.

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