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bobby [ˈbɒbɪ] n pl -bies
Informal a British policeman [from Bobby after Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), British Conservative statesman, who, as Home Secretary, set up the Metropolitan Police Force in 1828] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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They made Bobby Wick pass an examination at Sandhurst. Diana didn't see why, if you had an imagination at all, you couldn't stretch it to that extent; but probably Anne knew best, and the chore boy was finally christened ROBERT RAY, to be called BOBBY should occasion require. Yes; nearly five years since to Robert Leaven, the coachman; and I've a little girl besides Bobby there, that I've christened Jane. |
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