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September 30th, 2004   #1
FlyingFrog
 

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Could anyone explain what "redleg" and "redneck" mean in military sense?


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September 30th, 2004   #2
03USMC
 
 
Redleg is a nickname for a member of the Artillery.
 
September 30th, 2004   #3
FlyingFrog
 
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Originally Posted by 03USMC
Redleg is a nickname for a member of the Artillery.
Because the old artillery solider wear red pants?
 
September 30th, 2004   #4
03USMC
 
 
Because their trousers had a red stripe.
 
September 30th, 2004   #5
godofthunder9010
 
 
Redneck is slang for ... I dunno, somebody who grew up on a farm and may or may not have completed the third grade.


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September 30th, 2004   #6
FlyingFrog
 
lol

thanks mates, especially the redneck is a funny one
 
September 30th, 2004   #7
AsianAmerican
 
 
yeah i live in Texas and a redneck is a slang for someone who drives a truck, wear boots and tight pants, also known has hicks or kickers.


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September 30th, 2004   #8
FlyingFrog
 
yeah the redneck is easy to understand cuz it is about farmers who work on fields and got their necks burnt red by sun


 
September 30th, 2004   #9
SHERMAN
 
 
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