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  2. Glossary of British terms not widely used in the United States

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    Words with specific British English meanings that have different meanings in American and/or additional meanings common to both languages (e.g. pants, cot) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in American and British English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different meaning).

  3. List of police-related slang terms - Wikipedia

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    An Urdu language word meaning egg, for the pure-white uniform of traffic police in urban Pakistani areas like Karachi. Askar/Askari A Somali term meaning “soldier” which is often used by Somali immigrants to the United Kingdom to refer to police. It is commonly used by rappers in UK drill. Aynasız

  4. General utility van - Wikipedia

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    A general utility van (GUV) is a type of rail vehicle built by British Rail primarily for transporting mail and parcels. They were used by both Rail Express Systems and Railtrack . Colas Rail and some train operating companies still use them.

  5. British Rail coach type codes - Wikipedia

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    Meaning B: Brake van (prefix) Buffet (suffix) Battery (prefix for multiple unit vehicles) C: Composite (more than one class of accommodation) D: Driving vehicle (prefix) Disabled accommodation (suffix) E: Either class of accommodation End vehicle (suffix) F: First Class G: Gangwayed (e.g. BG - Brake Gangwayed) H: Handbrake HM: Half-motor ...

  6. Time Gentlemen Please - Wikipedia

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    In multiple episodes of the series, Guv directly repeats direct lines from Al Murray's stand-up shows. In the Christmas Special, Guv repeats the 'When a child is born' routine from one of Murray's tours. ITV later commissioned a game show called 'Fact Hunt'. The show was based on the fictional quiz show mentioned repeatedly throughout 'Time ...

  7. Police ranks of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    Law enforcement in the United Kingdom; Law; Courts; Prisons; Topics; Agencies. police forces; defunct; Firearms use; History; Ranks; Equipment; Aviation; Firearms ...

  8. The Sweeney - Wikipedia

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    The relationship between squad officers is largely informal. Regan is always referred to as "Guv'nor", or just "Guv". He invariably calls Carter and the other squad members by their first names, or occasionally nicknames. Carter, as Regan's assigned sergeant, is frequently addressed by constables as "Skipper" or "Skip".

  9. GUV - Wikipedia

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