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1 British slang - people from the north of England
Универсальный русско-английский словарь > British slang - people from the north of England
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1) General subject: Heathrow (международный аэропорт в Лондоне)2) Derogatory: Thiefrow (a nickname for London's Heathrow Airport, after its reputation for lax security, luggage theft etc.)
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