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.
The Beefeaters at the Tower of London have guarded the Crown Jewels for over 500 years, and their iconic nickname stuck because beef was considered a prestigious, expensive meat that showed strength and status in medieval England.
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