The 4th Foot; so called from the colour of their facings, and William Barrell, colonel of the regiment (1734–1739). Now called “The King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment).” They were called “Lions” from their badge, The Lion of England.
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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.
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