(bobbies)
A ~ is a British policeman, usually of the lowest rank. (BRIT INFORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED)
These days, the ~ on the beat is a rare sight.
= cop
N-COUNT
(bobbies)
A ~ is a British policeman, usually of the lowest rank. (BRIT INFORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED)
These days, the ~ on the beat is a rare sight.
= cop
N-COUNT
Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012