the Black Watch
/ðə ˌblæk ˈwɒtʃ/
/ðə ˌblæk ˈwɑːtʃ/
- the popular name for the Royal Highland Regiment in the British army, given to them because of the dark tartan that they wear. In 2006 the Black Watch joined with other Scottish infantry regiments to form the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
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