Beefeater

/ˈbiːfiːtər/ noun

A Yeoman Warder of the Tower of London, recognizable by their distinctive red and gold uniform; also refers to someone who eats a lot of beef.

Originated in 16th-century England as a contemptuous term for well-fed soldiers or servants ('beef-eater'), later became the official nickname for Tower of London guards and a famous gin brand.

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