(In the British Army) any of a number of regiments originally raised in and recruited from the Scottish Highlands, whose members are entitled to wear Highland dress.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Rushworth (c1612–1690), historian and politician.
Definition of Highland regiment in US English:
Highland regiment
noun
historical
(In the British Army) any of a number of regiments originally raised in and recruited from the Scottish Highlands, whose members are entitled to wear Highland dress.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Rushworth (c1612–1690), historian and politician.