"Dirty Half Hundred" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Dirty Half Hundred [canonical]
Etymology: On account of their tattered and soiled appearance during the Peninsular War. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1|head=Dirty Half Hundred}} the Dirty Half Hundred
  1. (UK, military, slang, historical) The 50th (Queen's Own) Regiment of Foot. Tags: UK, historical, slang Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-Dirty_Half_Hundred-en-name-9-tuF8nF Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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