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cockney 1. a native of London, esp of the working class born in the East End, speaking a characteristic dialect of English. Traditionally defined as someone born within the sound of the bells of St. Mary-le-Bow church 2. Austral a young snapper fish Cockney Bow Bells famous bell in East End of London; “only one who is born within the bell’s sound is a true Cockney.” [Br. Hist.: NCE, 347] Cockney girl taught by professor to imitate aristocracy. [Br. Lit.: Pygmalion] father and son, coachman and bootblack, with colorful lingo. [Br. Lit.: Dickens Pickwick Papers] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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