redcap

noun

red·​cap ˈred-ˌkap How to pronounce redcap (audio)
: a baggage porter (as at a railroad station) compare skycap

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of redcap was in 1911

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Cite this Entry

“Redcap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redcap. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

redcap

noun
red·​cap -ˌkap How to pronounce redcap (audio)
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