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Difference between Beefeater and Meat eater

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Beefeater—(UK)

1. one of the Warders of the Tower of London:

  • The Beefeaters at the Tower wear the costume of Henry VIIth’s body-guard.

2. an officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch:

  • In order to become a Beefeater, you must have an unblemished conduct record.

meat eater—(U.S. sl.) a corrupt policeman:

  • Meat eaters spend a good deal of their working hours seeking out situations they can exploit for financial gain.