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单词 Tommy Atkins
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Definition of Tommy Atkins in English:

Tommy Atkins

(also Tommie Atkins)
noun ˌtɒmi ˈatkɪnz
  • (A generic name for) a British private soldier; British private soldiers collectively. Also occasionally in extended use: a private in any army; a member of the rank and file in any organization.

Origin

Mid 19th century. Apparently from Tommy, pet form of the male forename Thomas + the surname Atkins, after Thomas Atkins.

Definition of Tommy Atkins in US English:

Tommy Atkins

(also Tommie Atkins)
nounˌtɒmi ˈatkɪnz
  • (A generic name for) a British private soldier; British private soldiers collectively. Also occasionally in extended use: a private in any army; a member of the rank and file in any organization.

Origin

Mid 19th century. Apparently from Tommy, pet form of the male forename Thomas + the surname Atkins, after Thomas Atkins.

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