noun
- Plural of dogrobber; soldiers or orderlies who perform menial tasks or personal services for officers.
Usage: military slang; chiefly historical; often used informally or derogatorily
Examples
- The dogrobbers were responsible for maintaining the officers' quarters.
- In the old army, dogrobbers handled laundry and cooking duties.
- The term dogrobbers reflected the hierarchical structure of military camps.
- Young soldiers often started their service as dogrobbers before advancing to combat roles.