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| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| Blacks (The), | |
| or “The 7th Dragoon Guards,” or “The Princess Royal’s D. G.” Called blacks from their facings. Nicknames: “The Virgin Mary’s Guard,” “Straw boots,” “Lingoniers,” etc. | 1 |
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