"demob suit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: demob suits [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} demob suit (plural demob suits)
  1. (UK) A suit of civilian clothes issued to a soldier upon demobilization, especially at the end of World War II. Wikipedia link: demob suit Tags: UK
    Sense id: en-demob_suit-en-noun-jtZQsnUD Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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