bobby

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.3.3 See also 1.3.4 References

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[edit] Etymology

From the given name of Sir Robert Peel, who established London's police force.^[1]

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• Rhymes: -ɒbi

[edit] Noun

bobby (plural bobbies)

1. (British, slang, law enforcement) A police officer.
2. (British, slang) A railway signaller.

[edit] Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:police officer

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[edit] See also

• peeler

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• Notes:

1. ^ Hellweg, Paul (1986). The Insomniac's Dictionary, 108, Facts On File Publications. 0-8160-1364-0.