DALEY


Meaning of DALEY in English

I. Da ‧ ley, Arthur /ˈdeɪli/ BrE AmE

a character in the 1980s British television programme Minder , who sells used cars and sometimes also buys and sells other goods which are stolen. He is thought of as a typical example of a salesman who is dishonest but easy to like, and not really a serious criminal.

II. Daley, Richard BrE AmE

(1942–) a US politician who has been ↑ mayor of Chicago since 1989. He is a member of the Democratic Party, and is known for his policies to improve schools and community policing (=police officers working with residents to prevent crime) .

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.