E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Green Sea.
The Persian Gulf; so called from a remarkable strip of water of a green colour along the Arabian coast.
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Between 1690 and 1742 the 2nd Life Guards were facetiously called “The Green Sea” from their sea-green facings, in compliment to Queen Catharine, whose favourite colour it was. The facings of this regiment are now blue.
Between 1690 and 1742 the 2nd Life Guards were facetiously called “The Green Sea” from their sea-green facings, in compliment to Queen Catharine, whose favourite colour it was. The facings of this regiment are now blue.
