Beefeaters

/ˈbiːfiːtərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of beefeater; multiple Yeoman Warders, or multiple people who eat significant amounts of beef.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of beefeater, maintaining the historical meaning from 16th-century usage.

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There are exactly 37 Beefeaters employed at the Tower of London today, making them one of the world's smallest and most prestigious military units—they're so famous that they inspired a major gin brand's name and branding.

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