There was a showjumping competition in the village and the green welly brigade were out in force.
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green welly brigade — the ˌgreen ˈwelly brigade 7 [green welly brigade] noun singular + singular or plural verb (BrE, humorous … Useful english dictionary
green-welly brigade — adj, n British (in the style of or characteristic of) upper middle class young people who indulge in country pursuits such as rid ing and hunting and who typically wear Barbour jackets and green wellington boots. The term green welly brigade is… … Contemporary slang
green welly brigade — Noun. Member s of the upper middle class who participate in countryside pursuits such as riding, fox hunting and shooting. They may be distinguished by their wax jackets and green wellingtons. Often a depreciatory name … English slang and colloquialisms
(the) Green Welly Brigade — the Green Welly Brigade UK US british humorous a name for middle class British people who live in the countryside, or who like to spend time in the countryside Thesaurus: people from the middle classessynonym … Useful english dictionary
green welly — adj, n British (in the style of or characteristic of) upper middle class young people who indulge in country pursuits such as rid ing and hunting and who typically wear Barbour jackets and green wellington boots. The term green welly brigade is… … Contemporary slang
the Green Welly Brigade — UK / US British humorous a name for middle class British people who live in the countryside, or who like to spend time in the countryside … English dictionary
Hunter Boot Ltd — Hunter Boot Limited Type Limited Industry Wellington Boots, Rubber and Footwear Goods Founded 1856 [1] … Wikipedia
wellie — [wel′ē] n. pl. wellies [wel′ē] n. [Brit. Informal] WELLINGTON1 (sense 2)usually used in pl.: also welly [wel′ē] n. wellies * * * wel·lie also wel·ly (wĕlʹē) n … Universalium
Barbour{™} — n an English company that makes expensive coats of specially treated cotton that keeps out the rain and wind. Barbours are worn especially by people who live or spend time in the country, but they are also fashionable with city people. They are… … Universalium
Kingston upon Hull — City of Kingston upon Hull City and Unitary Authority area The Queen s Gardens, Maritime Museum, and City Hall (rear) in Kingston upon Hull … Wikipedia
