BLACK WATCH, THE


Meaning of BLACK WATCH, THE in English

ˌBlack ˈWatch, the BrE AmE

an unofficial name for the Royal Highland Regiment, a large group of soldiers that are part of the British Army and are based in Scotland. They wear a ↑ kilt as part of their uniform, made of material with a dark blue and green pattern, called the Black Watch tartan.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.