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Word of the day: Khaki

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Khaki comes from Hindi meaning dusty and dates back to Britain’s colonial occupation of India. The British army had traditionally worn red uniforms, giving soldiers the nickname “redcoats”, but this was not at all suitable for blending into the background. The first use of khaki is credited to British military officer Sir Harry Lumsden. Like […]

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