"red hat" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: red hats [plural]
Etymology: From the red band on the caps they wore. Head templates: {{en-noun}} red hat (plural red hats)
  1. (UK, military, slang) A senior army officer. Tags: UK, slang Categories (topical): Military, Military ranks

Inflected forms

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