"Cheesemongers" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Cheesemongers [canonical]
Etymology: So called after a relaxation of the social qualifications for recruitment, which meant that tradesmen (as opposed to gentlemen) could sign up. Head templates: {{en-prop|head=the Cheesemongers}} the Cheesemongers
  1. (UK, slang, obsolete) The Life Guards (British army regiment). Tags: UK, obsolete, slang
    Sense id: en-Cheesemongers-en-name-DKdhGIWw Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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