redshirt

(red′s̸hʉrt′)

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transitive verb

Slang to withdraw (a player) from a varsity team for a year so that the player will be eligible for athletics an extra year later

Origin: from the traditional red shirts worn by the scrimmage team, with whom such players may continue to practice

noun

such a player

See redshirt in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb red·shirt·ed, red·shirt·ing, red·shirts

To keep (a college or school athlete) out of varsity competition for one year in order to extend the athlete's period of eligibility.

Origin:

Origin: From the red jerseys worn by such athletes to distinguish them from the regular players

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